FLASH MOB DEFENSE

[Ichiban]

The possibility of facing this scenario grows every day.  Another good reason to avoid urban centers.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20110629_Teens_in_a_mob_assault_and_rob_Center_City_patrons.html

[Rastus]

The possibility of facing this scenario grows every day.  Another good reason to avoid urban centers.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20110629_Teens_in_a_mob_assault_and_rob_Center_City_patrons.html

They have a poll with that.  4% are not concerned, 11% are somewhat concerned and 85% are very concerned.  I guess not everyone is ostrich.  I wonder how many would defend themselvess...we're batting a 1000 here. 

[Ping]

This is a very serious topic to me. I have been trying to brainstorm an action plan since I work for a company that could be hit by a flash mob.
1. I have taken the time to speak with employees and tell them not to intervene due to the situation becoming volatile and turning violent.
2. Once recognized, dial 911. As a liaison to law enforcement I have been trying to make contact with the local PD to come up with a game plan.
3. Utilize CCTV and try to document all involved and possibly identify a leader.
4. Remain calm.
5. Have employees to help with honest customers exit and get out of the way of harm. Use fire exits if need be.
6. Break out an M-60 and mow them down.  Oops, we best skip number 6. 
7. Material items can be replaced, lives cannot so do what you can to stay safe.

Plans need to be made to cordon off and secure the area. A checkpoint and one exit should be in place in the cordon. This is what I have come up with so far.

[BAC]

I'm a little surprised...2 pages of responses on flash mobs and not one reference to Jennifer Beals.  What a feeling.

[PegLeg45]

Dial 911....then dial 1911.   

[Sponsor]

[Pathfinder]

This is a very serious topic to me. I have been trying to brainstorm an action plan since I work for a company that could be hit by a flash mob.
1. I have taken the time to speak with employees and tell them not to intervene due to the situation becoming volatile and turning violent.
2. Once recognized, dial 911. As a liaison to law enforcement I have been trying to make contact with the local PD to come up with a game plan.
3. Utilize CCTV and try to document all involved and possibly identify a leader.
4. Remain calm.
5. Have employees to help with honest customers exit and get out of the way of harm. Use fire exits if need be.
6. Break out an M-60 and mow them down.  Oops, we best skip number 6. 
7. Material items can be replaced, lives cannot so do what you can to stay safe.

Plans need to be made to cordon off and secure the area. A checkpoint and one exit should be in place in the cordon. This is what I have come up with so far.

The whole point of a flash mob is you have maybe 30 seconds to realize what's going on, probably less. If you're expecting something to happen, then (a) you might have as much as a minute, and (b) what the heck are you still doing there if you expect something to happen?

I'm a little surprised...2 pages of responses on flash mobs and not one reference to Jennifer Beals.  What a feeling.

We're discussing flash mobs, not skank mobs. 

[Hazcat]

Here's at least one way to defend yourself from a mob.


http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=33d_1309535150

[Ping]

Great video Hazcat. Now if we could get more citizens to stand up to these bungholes then all this crap might come to an abrupt halt.

[Combat Diver]

Escape if you can, if not take out the closest threats and leaders.  I haven't survived 9 yrs down range to come home to this.

CD

[Rastus]

Escape if you can, if not take out the closest threats and leaders.  I haven't survived 9 yrs down range to come home to this.

CD

First, thank you and God Bless you for your service.

That was my thought too, if I can't get away and I'm going down then why go alone?  If I live they can prosecute me.

Lots of riots and fights hitting the news lately...group of 300 getting it on in Mobile, Alabama, over the weekend.