One dead, shootout WestvilleMall (Durban) - 28/11/2019

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stiller26

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ɹǝuuᴉM said:
In South Africa all police officers have bullet proof vests and while on duty patrol, assault rifles, shotguns or light machine guns. And they are still getting killed. Tough times if you ask me. #EnjoyTheRide
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True.

They have a “choice” to book out an R5 rifle when they go on patrols, but choose not to because it’s heavy and too much responsibility.
 
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stiller26 said:
True.

They have a “choice” to book out an R5 rifle when they go on patrols, but choose not to because it’s heavy and too much responsibility.
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Not only R5s assault rifles but also shotguns. And apparently Bulletproof vests are mandatory. A pity the police has run out of money for bullets LOL
 
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ɹǝuuᴉM said:
Not only R5s assault rifles but also shotguns. And apparently Bulletproof vests are mandatory. A pity the police has run out of money for bullets LOL
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Are stab vests mandatory for UK police? I'm trying to figure out your logic.
 
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While I personally wish our men in blue to be fully kitted out, it's not practical. Rifles are expensive, require better training and are far more intimidating to your general public. Can you imagine seeimg every single officer walking around like a self contained swat unit?

If they were patrolling high risk areas like townships or even central Pinetown, then yah, maybe, having heavier fire power in the van makes sense but that was a relatively quiet suburb. Also, it's a van, not a close vehicle, so it only has the front seat and the lock up section, where are they going to store all that gear securely? To physically carry it all shift is exhausting and to leave it in the van while attending a call is high risk in this country.

These officers were great at what they did, with the resources they have. They were most likely first on scene on had already called in for other units who would be coming loaded for bear but they had to either contain or delay these perps and all they had was their standard gear.
 
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Holmes was honored with a special award for bravery at the KwaZulu-Natal provincial SAPS awards, held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on Wednesday evening.

This after a video of him battling it out with a gang of armed men during a business robbery at a mall in Westville, west of Durban, went viral last month.
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www.timeslive.co.za

'Never do anything stupid': Meet the brave cop who survived dramatic gun battle with post office robbers

Westville cop Robert Holmes a force to be reckoned with.
www.timeslive.co.za www.timeslive.co.za
 
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ForceFate said:
/Raises glass...
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The sort police officer we all wish there where more of - displays huge courage in the line of duty and when awarded uses his platform to urge the public to stay safe and not do anything silly when witnessing shootings...

Much respect.
 
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