"I have spent the last few days researching the training of Uvalde officers, including the tactics they were expected to use to halt school shooters," Baker wrote. In many cases that immediate response means a single (solo) officer response until such a time as other forces can arrive. In the past two years, the Uvalde school district has hosted at least two active-shooter training days. 4/9 pic.twitter.com/he8A49apFl — Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) May 28, 2022It’s clear that officers did not follow that scenario this week. When Texas Governor Greg Abbott learned law enforcement had not immediately taken action to confront the shooter, he didn’t hide his frustration.

Source: New York Times May 28, 2022 21:13 UTC