I don't know what the specifics of this incident are, but just based on the CNN story, it sounds like
a lesson in "situational awareness" can be learned from this incident. Police recruits are taught
this in the academy, but after a few years of "nothing happening", some can grow lax and a bit
complacent. I am not saying that this is what happened with this officer, but many cops have
been shot and killed when they walked in on a robbery or some other crime in progress.
Anytime I am getting ready to go into a convenience store, etc., I always drive in front of it first
and look inside for signs of something wrong like a missing clerk, etc. . I think this is a good
practice for anyone, not just law enforcement. If you are walking instead of driving you can do
the same thing by walking past and glancing into the establishment you want to visit.
If you are a concealed carry permit holder it is your RESPONSIBILITY to be aware of what is
going on around you and to avoid those situations, when possible, that would cause you to have
to use your weapon. In some states where "safe retreat" is no longer a legal requirement, I
think a moral obligation is still there.
I hate to hear of a brother officer going down like this. I will certainly pray for his recovery.
As far as the "donut snacktime" comment by an earlier poster....Well....I will reserve comment.