In 2022, the U.S. saw over 600 mass shootings—including 46 at schools—with the Robb Elementary tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, claiming 21 lives. Former NYPD officer Gary Moskowitz sat down with CGTN to shed light on a chilling reality: ‘Cops aren’t trained to handle today’s crises.’
Moskowitz, a tactics coach, slammed the lack of nationwide standards in police training, calling it a ‘roll-of-the-dice system’ for communities. ‘Imagine relying on outdated playbooks for a game that’s changed,’ he said, comparing current protocols to ‘using a flip phone in 2023.’
His solution? A unified federal training framework to boost law enforcement readiness. But critics argue funding and political hurdles could stall progress. With schools becoming battlegrounds, the clock’s ticking.
‘This isn’t just about guns,’ Moskowitz added. ‘It’s about rethinking how we protect our kids.’ Will his call spark action—or fade like yesterday’s headlines?
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Ex U.S. officer says cops not trained to react to problems of today
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