Small & Alone

When you work alone, keep in mind there are may be resources
you have overlooked. I used to know of a
resident sheriff who worked in a rural mountain area; his nearest other sheriff
was at least a 45 minute drive away. So
he looked for other resources to help in an emergency. There are many people who are ready and
willing to help. Small police
departments that may only field one unit on one shift for tiny towns are a good
place to start.

Game wardens and forest rangers often have police powers and
carry guns. State agencies like the
highway patrol, alcohol control, and special drug enforcement task forces may
be available for immediate back up or you may call upon them for special crimes
or raids.

Private security guards carry guns in many areas and some
work vehicle patrol. Their training may
be poor, but they usually are willing to be helpful. Fire department arson investigators often
have police powers and carry guns. Many
special districts have their own police, like transit districts, railroads, and
schools have police or security that is armed. There can be help out there, but it takes planning to use those
resources properly; that’s what the SGT Says.