Cops can't wait for special forces

We do not have either the capability or the organization to address terrorism in India. The police has neither the manpower, nor the equipment,
neither the resources nor the training to handle such situations. The effort to create special forces has resulted in units such as the National Security Guard, located at Manesar outside Delhi. But this is structurally flawed. Any counter-terrorism force that takes several hours to reach the site of attack has ... Full Story »

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Nov. 29, 2008

An article arguing that the local police in India must be equipped and trained to be the first responders to confront and deal with terrorist attacks rather then waiting for other forces.

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 29, 2008

The local opinion is interesting, but not especially informative. It does appear that local police forces are not equipped for anti-terrorism activities.

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