12.15.2008

Marines establish military presence in San Bernarndino County, CA

Branson Hunter, writing for the Big Bear Observation Post blog, reports that the Marine Corps Air and Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) and the local California Highway Patrol will be working together over the holiday “in a joint effort to reduce accidents and drinking and driving” in San Bernardino County.

Hunter contacted Corporal Knuesn of the MCAGCC Provost Marshal office and MCAGCC Public Affairs Chief, Gunny Sgt. Chris Cox. Both confirmed the USMC will be present on public roads in order to setup a military presence during routine DUI check stops. “They will be working closely over the month to cut down of traffic accidents,” said Cox, “the Military Police will observe DUI check points and watch for their own guys. The intent is to have military presence out there.”

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Also note this story from SOTT:

Psychopaths in police uniform: "I've never lost any sleep when I've had to take someone's life."

I've never lost any sleep over when I've had to take someone's life,' says Ray, a 25-year veteran of Scotland Yard's specialist firearms unit, CO19.

'I don't want to sound callous but that's what you're trained to do. So when it does happen, why would you be surprised? I'm sure there are blokes who get involved in a shooting and find it does affect them. But most will go on to have good careers in the department, and that means that maybe they will be in other incidents where someone gets shot.

'Psychologically, the first shooting is the barrier. Once you get past that...' Ray tails off, leaving the sentence unfinished. 'Ultimately it's down to your training. The more realistic it is, the less likely you are to be affected.'

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