Sheriff: Don't wait for police, arm yourselves
[Milwaukee
County sheriff: Don't wait for the police; arm yourselves by Matt Pearce]
"Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. has a message for residents in his
jurisdiction: You can't rely on him anymore. You need to arm yourself.
On Friday, the nominally Democratic sheriff issued a recorded public safety
announcement on the radio and on the Web that encouraged residents to take their
lives into their own hands.
Here's the full transcript:
"I'm Sheriff David Clarke and I want to talk to you about something personal:
your safety. It's no longer a spectator sport; I need you in the game. But are
you ready? With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting
is no longer your best option. You can beg for mercy from a violent criminal,
hide under the bed, or you can fight back. But are you prepared? Consider taking
a certified safety course in handling a firearm so you can defend yourself until
we get there. You have a duty to protect yourself and your family..." Full
text:
Milwaukee County sheriff: Don't wait for the police; arm yourselves
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