When I was there, we were at ThreatCon Bravo for about 2 years straight. It didn't mean much. These days it might be different.DocV wrote:Interesting. I wonder if this action had anything to do with military installations being on FPCon Bravo.
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- Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:40 am
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: Dove Hunters Held at Gunpoint by MP's
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Re: Dove Hunters Held at Gunpoint by MP's
- Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:38 am
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: Dove Hunters Held at Gunpoint by MP's
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Re: Dove Hunters Held at Gunpoint by MP's
We played roller hockey with a couple of Army guys, and of course B team softball (the team where the point was to drink beer and have fun) with some Army folks. I dealt with computers for the 17 TRSS.Taypo wrote:I was there briefly in that time period, we may have crossed paths. I was on the Army side of the post - we used to love stealing your golf carts after we'd had a few Gatorades.bigity wrote:I was stationed at GAFB from 96-99 (and still know several people still working there) and there are no active flight lines.
Most likely some new duty sergeant/officer was notified someone saw people with guns near the fence line, and had no personal knowledge of dove hunting or Texas law or anything and overreacted.
Also, as far as I am aware, there has never been an incident of someone attacking the base - so I'm not sure why leaving the base grounds and detaining citizens who are committing no crime is allowed in the first place as a first response.
And yes, the SPs get bored and will pull some stunts from time to time. I got to lay on the ground once when I was working building lockup and set off the alarm accidentally while securing one of the SCIFs. AFTER showing proper ID - heck, I knew the guy (but not well).
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:38 am
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: Dove Hunters Held at Gunpoint by MP's
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9886
Re: Dove Hunters Held at Gunpoint by MP's
I was stationed at GAFB from 96-99 (and still know several people still working there) and there are no active flight lines.
Most likely some new duty sergeant/officer was notified someone saw people with guns near the fence line, and had no personal knowledge of dove hunting or Texas law or anything and overreacted.
Also, as far as I am aware, there has never been an incident of someone attacking the base - so I'm not sure why leaving the base grounds and detaining citizens who are committing no crime is allowed in the first place as a first response.
And yes, the SPs get bored and will pull some stunts from time to time. I got to lay on the ground once when I was working building lockup and set off the alarm accidentally while securing one of the SCIFs. AFTER showing proper ID - heck, I knew the guy (but not well).
Most likely some new duty sergeant/officer was notified someone saw people with guns near the fence line, and had no personal knowledge of dove hunting or Texas law or anything and overreacted.
Also, as far as I am aware, there has never been an incident of someone attacking the base - so I'm not sure why leaving the base grounds and detaining citizens who are committing no crime is allowed in the first place as a first response.
And yes, the SPs get bored and will pull some stunts from time to time. I got to lay on the ground once when I was working building lockup and set off the alarm accidentally while securing one of the SCIFs. AFTER showing proper ID - heck, I knew the guy (but not well).