ILGA and SoS can- and must - do better. The texting some people but not all, the lobbyists left unaware and exposed, doors that don’t lock, a PA system that sounds like Charlie Brown’s teacher to most - all of these are fixable. Do it.
Alexi has some explaining to do. I’m glad he’s good at a positive press hit, but this is the moment he needs to rise to and we haven’t seen it yet.
- John Lee Pettimore - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:52 pm:
= It isn’t 2004 anymore.=
Have you been living in a hole?
- TheInvisibleMan - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:55 pm:
It’s fairly clear there have been no unannounced operational drills for this scenario prior to this, to test preparedness, find vulnerabilities and any other weaknesses that may need to be improved.
Thankfully this was nothing, but hopefully the opportunity presented here isn’t being ignored.
There was a story in CNN online about “Swatters” and how there are groups now making money off this development. Unfortunately, there is not much law enforcement can do when a threat is conveyed such as yesterday. They have to take each threat seriously. The answer is standard safety protocol and procedures. Clearly, there is work to do after what is being described at the Capitol yesterday.
Apparently. But, as the commenter notes, there are armed guards now. However, if a determination is made that the guards aren’t sufficient and a lockdown is in order, then get the lockdown right.
SOS should have an emergency manual with details on armed intrusion that all Capitol employees or at least supervisors are well versed in. Then follow up with training like Run-hide-fight. The one huge advantage the capitol has is 24-hour on-staff armed LEO’s.
The lack of consistent communication was very frustrating. I work near the Capitol and I was aware that something was going on before some people inside the Capitol were told anything. I was scared knowing that my partner was inside the building with a possible threat and I would’ve appreciated more information throughout the whole afternoon.
Seems like the information gathered from yesterday could be very useful in making corrections. Like an unplanned pressure test that exposed a lot of leaks. Door locks not working is a problem. Fixable. Lack of text notifications is a problem that’s fixable too. Alexi has our phone numbers. Make it a part of lobbyist registration and staff training. People not knowing what to do seemed like a big issue. Can be fixed. The easiest groups to reach are employees, members and lobbyists who are regularly in the capitol. Not as sure about what to do on days like today with hundreds of visitors.
this is scary fear chatter. It’s hard just reading it. and it is an important necessary read to gather thoughts and feelings. everybody have a Wed beverage and stay safe.
== Make it a part of lobbyist registration and staff training.==
I was thinking the same way. Lobbyists and state employees must take ethics training, harassment training, and the like. Should be a way to incorporate safety training. At a minimum, lobbyists are registered with SOS, so there should be a way to do text/email blasts. Presumably there is a similar contact list of Capitol Complex staff.
Every threat has to be taken seriously. If you don’t and something happens then I wouldn’t want to be the person who chose to ignore the threat.
Also, it doesn’t matter whether there are armed security guards. If you’ve got a badge you can bypass the detectors. A gun could easily get into the Capitol. If you want to avoid that then you’ll need to screen everyone entering the building regardless of whether or not they have a badge.
=Every threat has to be taken seriously. If you don’t and something happens then I wouldn’t want to be the person who chose to ignore the threat.=
This. Spot on.
- northsider (the original) - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 5:12 pm:
Talk to the people in charge of security in the capitol complex in DC. They have a robust notification system and have a similar campus & visitor population.
- Mr. Jimmy - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:33 pm:
An overreaction to a crazy baseless loon when you have every door in the place covered by armed guards. It isn’t 2004 anymore.
- loyal virus - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:37 pm:
ILGA and SoS can- and must - do better. The texting some people but not all, the lobbyists left unaware and exposed, doors that don’t lock, a PA system that sounds like Charlie Brown’s teacher to most - all of these are fixable. Do it.
- lol - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:40 pm:
Alexi has some explaining to do. I’m glad he’s good at a positive press hit, but this is the moment he needs to rise to and we haven’t seen it yet.
- John Lee Pettimore - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:52 pm:
= It isn’t 2004 anymore.=
Have you been living in a hole?
- TheInvisibleMan - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 12:55 pm:
It’s fairly clear there have been no unannounced operational drills for this scenario prior to this, to test preparedness, find vulnerabilities and any other weaknesses that may need to be improved.
Thankfully this was nothing, but hopefully the opportunity presented here isn’t being ignored.
- Nagidam - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 1:05 pm:
There was a story in CNN online about “Swatters” and how there are groups now making money off this development. Unfortunately, there is not much law enforcement can do when a threat is conveyed such as yesterday. They have to take each threat seriously. The answer is standard safety protocol and procedures. Clearly, there is work to do after what is being described at the Capitol yesterday.
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 1:08 pm:
===Have you been living in a hole? ===
Apparently. But, as the commenter notes, there are armed guards now. However, if a determination is made that the guards aren’t sufficient and a lockdown is in order, then get the lockdown right.
- Donnie Elgin - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 1:11 pm:
SOS should have an emergency manual with details on armed intrusion that all Capitol employees or at least supervisors are well versed in. Then follow up with training like Run-hide-fight. The one huge advantage the capitol has is 24-hour on-staff armed LEO’s.
- Outsider - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 1:14 pm:
The lack of consistent communication was very frustrating. I work near the Capitol and I was aware that something was going on before some people inside the Capitol were told anything. I was scared knowing that my partner was inside the building with a possible threat and I would’ve appreciated more information throughout the whole afternoon.
- Bentoh's - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 1:18 pm:
Seems like the information gathered from yesterday could be very useful in making corrections. Like an unplanned pressure test that exposed a lot of leaks. Door locks not working is a problem. Fixable. Lack of text notifications is a problem that’s fixable too. Alexi has our phone numbers. Make it a part of lobbyist registration and staff training. People not knowing what to do seemed like a big issue. Can be fixed. The easiest groups to reach are employees, members and lobbyists who are regularly in the capitol. Not as sure about what to do on days like today with hundreds of visitors.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 1:36 pm:
this is scary fear chatter. It’s hard just reading it. and it is an important necessary read to gather thoughts and feelings. everybody have a Wed beverage and stay safe.
- SAP - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 2:04 pm:
== Make it a part of lobbyist registration and staff training.==
I was thinking the same way. Lobbyists and state employees must take ethics training, harassment training, and the like. Should be a way to incorporate safety training. At a minimum, lobbyists are registered with SOS, so there should be a way to do text/email blasts. Presumably there is a similar contact list of Capitol Complex staff.
- Demoralized - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 2:09 pm:
==An overreaction==
Every threat has to be taken seriously. If you don’t and something happens then I wouldn’t want to be the person who chose to ignore the threat.
Also, it doesn’t matter whether there are armed security guards. If you’ve got a badge you can bypass the detectors. A gun could easily get into the Capitol. If you want to avoid that then you’ll need to screen everyone entering the building regardless of whether or not they have a badge.
- just because - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 2:18 pm:
Everyone or just about everyone has to take anti-sexual harrassment training , maybe emergency procedures training should be added.
- JS Mill - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 4:10 pm:
=Every threat has to be taken seriously. If you don’t and something happens then I wouldn’t want to be the person who chose to ignore the threat.=
This. Spot on.
- northsider (the original) - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 5:12 pm:
Talk to the people in charge of security in the capitol complex in DC. They have a robust notification system and have a similar campus & visitor population.
- TheSouthern - Wednesday, Mar 13, 24 @ 8:54 pm:
There were student groups at the complex yesterday. How traumatizing.