Quote Originally Posted by Bill Moore View Post
At the risk of sounding liberal, I agree with your comment. There appears to be a great emphasis on SWAT type take downs and the over use of stun guns, and much less emphasis on using psychology and engaging the public, or so it appears. A SWAT capability is worthwhile for those situations where it is required, but it shouldn't replace community policing.

Borrowing our COIN doctrine is in my view a potentially real bad idea for policing our neighborhoods, but that doesn't mean they can't borrow some of the TTPs.
It's a matter of applying COIN doctrine (or TTPs) properly for the environment.

For my folks back home in NC, I'm seriously considering asking some of the senior leaders,

What the hell did you expect was going to happen when you gave our country boys flashbangs ???