according to a spokesman. And these are serious crimes involved like burglary, assault, sexual assault, shootings, etc....
The question was along the lines of "Do you feel safe in Houston (or more safe than before...) And how do you feel about the HPD not being able to respond in a timely manner, etc....
My response would be: I feel safe but only because Ihave chosen to take my personal safety and that of my families very seriously, including getting a CHL and getting trained by some of the best in the business when it comes defensive pistol work. And still do.
I would also add that you cannot depend on the police to be there for you when you need them in a BIG WAY. Nothing against the HPD or any other P.D. It's just the truth.
Some people -who don't believe as I do, say "I'll just call 911 and lock the bedroom door and stay in there until the cops come".
Well, what if that doesn't work? What if the cops are all busy dealing with other problems while your particular problem (the bad guy) is gaining entrance through your bedroom door? I have to believe that even the most anti-gun, bullet hater would give anything they owned to have 8 rounds of 12 gauge persuasion tucked into an 870 or 1100 or "insert your favorite firearm here" when the a problem arises.I know what I'll do. I'll do my best to protect "me and mine" whether I'm at home, in the car or on the street (or mall or where-ever), until the good guys get there, thank you very much.