FL Sheriff that seems to be on the right track

[PPS1980]

Sheriff Judd of Polk Co Florida seems to be on the right track. Train more people to defend kids at school. Judd’s Sentinel Program, includes a 132-hour block of instruction that has more firearms training than typically given at the state law enforcement academy, with over 1,000 rounds fired during the course. Teachers and faculty would have to score 85 percent on qualifications, as opposed to the 80 percent for typical law academy students. Members of the Sentinel program will also receive more active shooter training than officers according to reports.

Florida sheriff expands voluntary program to arm staff at area school (VIDEO)
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[Ozark Marine]

Now this is what needs to be done in all counties and state schools.
No more feely goody restrictions on legal gun ownership.

God Bless Sheriff Judd who knows how to confront evil face to face and stop armed attackers before more innocent people are murdered.

 

[Watchdog]

It's a great idea, and definitely a step in the right direction...a much needed step, I might add.

Note, though, that the program is voluntary. The sheriff, no matter how good his intentions are, cannot force people and schools to participate. The program's success will depend entirely on a sufficient number of volunteers getting on board with the program.

Note, too, that so far only two schools in Polk County are participants in the sheriff's program, which he started two years ago. One of them, Webber International University, a private college with about 800 students near Babson Park, Florida, just signed up for it within the past few days. And they already have a full time security force in place.

So really, after two years, only two schools are taking part in this program. Hopefully no one will ever have to avail themselves of the training, but why aren't all the schools getting with the program? They'll have to, for it to be truly effective.

The program's success will also depend on schools allowing people other than law enforcement to be armed on campus. That will require approval from school boards, school district superintendants, and/or maybe even city councils.

I'll just about guarantee this, too. If NRA members volunteer for the program, and that fact becomes public knowledge, a hundred bucks says there'll be misguided and uninformed people protesting about it.

I sincerely wish Sheriff Judd all the luck in the world with his program. We need more proactive law enforcement agencies doing more. The parents need to step up to the plate on this as well.

 

[ditrina]

Sheriff Judd..
From 2006..
As reported earlier this week, some dirtbag who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop in Florida ended up “executing” the deputy who stopped him.

The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range.

Another deputy was wounded and a police dog killed.

A statewide manhunt ensued. The low-life piece of human garbage was found hiding in a wooded area with his gun. SWAT team officers fired and hit said low-life 68 times.

Now here’s the kicker: Asked why they shot the guy 68 times, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told the Orlando Sentinel … get this. “That’s all the bullets we had.”

God bless Sheriff Judd!



K9 Diogi and his handler, Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams, were shot and killed while pursuing a suspect who had fled on foot during a traffic stop.

 

[tlawler]

Sheriff Judd..
From 2006.. Asked why they shot the guy 68 times, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told the Orlando Sentinel … get this. “That’s all the bullets we had.”

God bless Sheriff Judd!

My kind of Sheriff

 

[richardw]

The sheriff has created a great program. I am all for armed teachers in schools provided they are properly trained and required to update skills regularly.

I wonder if there is a psych screening for enrollees. Teachers undergo background checks to get hired as I understand. However, I was reading an article today in which a HS principal worried that some teachers have problems of their own, and the ones he had in his school he would not want them to have a gun on school property for fear of a bad incident.
Thinking about I can appreciate his concern because there are some nut cases in every occupation. I expect and hope that the sheriff has some way to vet the teachers applying to enroll in the program.

The value of armed teachers is in eliminating a gun free zone. That ought to be an effective deterrent.

 

[bushmaster1313]

Even though the young girl second from the left looks a bit suspicious about the camera
None of these kids look traumatized by the presence of a semi-auto rifle
Must be the lack of a pistol grip on the M1-Carbine that makes it look less threatening
It does, however, appear that the gun is wearing a sock over the trigger area to protect it from the kids

 

[Watchdog]

None of these kids look traumatized by the presence of a semi-auto rifle.

You should've mentioned that the photograph was made in Israel.

 

[jimmyj]

Florida Sheriff

Even though the young girl second from the left looks a bit suspicious about the camera
None of these kids look traumatized by the presence of a semi-auto rifle
Must be the lack of a pistol grip on the M1-Carbine that makes it look less threatening
It does, however, appear that the gun is wearing a sock over the trigger area to protect it from the kids

The "Trigger Guard Sock" is a butt magazine pouch (GI) that holds two 15 rounds magazines. The pouch slips over the butt stock and will slide down to the trigger guard when the Carbine is held down

 

[Motorsporting]

Do we agree that the 2nd Amendment is a vital, unalienable, right? Do we agree the intent of CCW is to protect one's self from grave bodily harm/death? Do we agree that one's right to self-defense is a natural right? Then why is there a push for teacher's to have "extra training?"

In many states, teachers (people) outside of school are allowed to carry in parks, malls, theaters, etc. - places where people (kids) gather, according to various state laws (Constitutional Carry too ...). If the person is incompetent/irresponsible and acts outside of the law, he/she is still accountable. Why is it, "technically," different in a school?

If the idea of CCW is to stop an immediate threat to one's life, then it doesn't matter where it takes place, or ... if they are "trained" or not. While I take classes, train, practice, etc. A LOT, some don't. I see the value in training, and, as a family of educators, I'm fully aware of the trials and tribulations in the classroom. However, if we are in support of the 2nd amendment in its purest form, and also in support of self-defense, then the "extra training for teachers" argument doesn't hold up (despite my agreement that we want ALL 2A fans to be competent) - at least I can't see it ... yet. There is a difference between a LEO who MUST pursue illegal actions and get involved, than a person (teacher) defending his/her life. I just feel that we might be hypocritical in our defense of 2A rights, if we start saying things like, "well this group (-----) needs this to exercise their rights ...". I know this probably rubs people the wrong way, just letting anyone whom is legally allowed to CCW carry in a school, but I feel like we either believe in the 2A and why CCW is an essential right, or we don't... Am I way off?

 

[Ozark Marine]

Do we agree that the 2nd Amendment is a vital, unalienable, right? Do we agree the intent of CCW is to protect one's self from grave bodily harm/death? Do we agree that one's right to self-defense is a natural right? Then why is there a push for teacher's to have "extra training?"

In many states, teachers (people) outside of school are allowed to carry in parks, malls, theaters, etc. - places where people (kids) gather, according to various state laws (Constitutional Carry too ...). If the person is incompetent/irresponsible and acts outside of the law, he/she is still accountable. Why is it, "technically," different in a school?

If the idea of CCW is to stop an immediate threat to one's life, then it doesn't matter where it takes place, or ... if they are "trained" or not. While I take classes, train, practice, etc. A LOT, some don't. I see the value in training, and, as a family of educators, I'm fully aware of the trials and tribulations in the classroom. However, if we are in support of the 2nd amendment in its purest form, and also in support of self-defense, then the "extra training for teachers" argument doesn't hold up (despite my agreement that we want ALL 2A fans to be competent) - at least I can't see it ... yet. There is a difference between a LEO who MUST pursue illegal actions and get involved, than a person (teacher) defending his/her life. I just feel that we might be hypocritical in our defense of 2A rights, if we start saying things like, "well this group (-----) needs this to exercise their rights ...". I know this probably rubs people the wrong way, just letting anyone whom is legally allowed to CCW carry in a school, but I feel like we either believe in the 2A and why CCW is an essential right, or we don't... Am I way off?

Insurance and lawsuits?
A CYA for the Sheriff and school districts?
Believe me the first time a armed teacher stops a threat Soros and his mob will be out in force.

 

[ditrina]

The photo is of the Deputy and K9 that were killed.

K9 Diogi and his handler, Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams,

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[keith44spl]

The photo is of the Deputy and K9 that were killed.

K9 Diogi and his handler, Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams,

My Lord......May They Rest in Peace.


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[snuffy51]

Politicians and their snowflake lawyers will fight anything that would make sense and work. Also, a good system of training and and getting it started in the schools would not work for the unwashed masses who panic at the thought of guns in schools. Then they will say schools are supposed to be "safe" places. They cannot equate safety and a firearm.

 

[Nightowl]

Failing to take advantage of the sheriff's training seems to me to be a failure to prepare and create a liability should there be a problem.

If a school superintendent has untrustworthy teachers, he needs to be fired and someone brought in to resolve that issue!

 

[gamboolman]

Israel has it right. See article below in link.

Why is our MSM not publicizing this information ?? It seems so obvious and straight forward on how we can protect schools and the kids.

Quote from article:
"When terrorists attacked a school in Maalot in 1974, Israel did not declare every school a gun-free zone. It passed a law mandating armed security in schools, provided weapons training to teachers and today runs frequent active shooter drills. There have been only two school shootings since then, and both have ended with teachers killing the terrorists.


It is an approach that the Americans should take to end the constant slaughter of innocents"

Israel proves the NRA's arguments - Israel National News