I was recently training at a "urban housing project" site with my FTO. Through the night, we were twice attacked by large gangs (a dozen of so) of juveniles who shot roman candles at us and threw firecrackers at us and our patrol car as we attempted to respond/apprehend. This forced us to keep our distance as they lit off more in our residents' backyards and porches - it took PD 20 minutes to respond (apparently 2 S/Os being attacked doesn't warrant a code response), with only 3 detained and all cut loose (no positive ID).
Questions:
1. Would you have done anything differently in this situation?
2. My FTO recommended I load up my duty belt with various cases/pouches/doodads from the local cop shop. He said the appearance of being fully "loaded" would make myself look more formidable to all of the punks in the neighborhood, as they wouldn't know they were empty. Thoughts?
I have the next few off and I start working the site solo this weekend. Ugh...wish me luck.
Questions:
1. Would you have done anything differently in this situation?
2. My FTO recommended I load up my duty belt with various cases/pouches/doodads from the local cop shop. He said the appearance of being fully "loaded" would make myself look more formidable to all of the punks in the neighborhood, as they wouldn't know they were empty. Thoughts?
I have the next few off and I start working the site solo this weekend. Ugh...wish me luck.
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