latrobe SWAT standoff

[Metz]

someone should have just poked holes in his A/C unit he would have come out soon......Damn its hot in here!!

I bet a hole in 7.62 mm diameter will do the trick. But im not sure if its good for the environment due to coolant spill.

[QuackXP]

The power company has the ability to turn off your power alone if you don't pay your bill, but if someone is barricading themselves in their 2nd floor we have to kill off an entire block. Anyone care to explain the logic here? Sounds like the Latrobe PD is trying to open itself up to a few lawsuits if anyone gets hurt or dies from this heat....

I believe the power company has to do it at the box right along side the house for an individual house meaning the have to get close.

But unless they suspect this guy has a bomb that is going to level the block this is uncalled for.

[Qtrborecrazy]

Union job cops were not certified.

[TXDMERC73]

why on earth do they cut the power? what if he has tactical flashlights or night vision too? Thats a very old tactic its not very effective anymore . Bum rushing is effective but dangerous.

[streaker69]

why on earth do they cut the power? what if he has tactical flashlights or night vision too? Thats a very old tactic its not very effective anymore . Bum rushing is effective but dangerous.

That way, none of the neighbors could be tweeting and giving away their tactical positions. They probably also jammed cell phone usage.

[TXDMERC73]

The only way the power can be shut off to a specific house is to pull the meter and I imagine the lineman doesn't want to get shot by the guy in the house.

Folks on "in house" life support can get some electric from a fire engine. My company has done this for a local resident during major power outages.

As for replacing spoiled food . . .GOOD LUCK. The popo is seldom responsible for a kicked in door on the wrong house let alone food from turning off the electric.

wow i forgot about that i got a freezer full of porterhouse steaks they better not cut the power on my block ever!!

[TXDMERC73]

That way, none of the neighbors could be tweeting and giving away their tactical positions. They probably also jammed cell phone usage.

what if he has CCTV with outside hidden cameras their tactical position is pretty much screwed.

CCTV can still operate on a marine battery with an inverter.

[dunno]

maybe he has a secret tunnel that leads to his bat cave and turning off the power means the poor bastard now has to use the old archaic stairs. OH the humanity!

[Bill67]

wow i forgot about that i got a freezer full of porterhouse steaks they better not cut the power on my block ever!!

We can all help you with that problem.

[eagleclaw]

Looks like the whole block was powerless to do anything about it.