Who thinks adam should wear a vest?

Adam, here is an article you should read. Who agrees?

(Stoneville, NC) - - Shortly before 9:30 last night, Deputy Kevin Harris responded to a noise complaint of loud music at 250 Rodgers Lane.

After meeting with the complainant, Deputy Harris went to the aforementioned location. He then walked to the rear of the residence and met 73-year-old John Fairbanks near the back door.

The deputy identified himself and approached Fairbanks. The deputy observed something in Fairbanks' hand and as he was just a few feet away, Fairbanks raised his hand and discharged a small caliber handgun at Deputy Harris.

The Deputy was shot in his upper torso, but fortunately his (bullet proof) vest protected him. Deputy Harris immediately went into a defensive posture and left that immediate area. It was during that time he heard a second shot. He retreated to a neighbor’s residence and someone there called 911 for assistance and offered aid.

At that time both Eden Police Officers and a Stoneville Police Officer joined other deputies at the incident location. Sheriff Page was contacted and was able to place a telephone call to the Fairbanks residence. He instructed Mr. Fairbanks to lay down his pistol, and exit the residence in a safe manner. He did, and was promptly arrested by deputies outside the residence for shooting Deputy Harris.

While law enforcement was on the outside the residence attempting to secure the area and during these previously described events, another neighbor came to the scene.

James Walker Wells, 63 of 240 Rodgers Lane came armed with a .357 revolver. He refused to comply with the commands of these officers and was also arrested. He was charged with carrying a concealed gun and resisting a public officer. He was transported to the magistrate’s office and made a $2,500 bond.

Deputy Harris was taken to Morehead Hospital for treatment. He was later released and should return to work soon.

John Henry Fairbanks has been charged with attempted first degree murder. His bond is $500,000 and he is currently in the Rockingham County Detention Facility.

The logic that "it wot help me if I get shot in the head" is like saying there is no point of looking before you cross the street because a meteor may fall on you.
A lot of resisents here are armed adam. Please, why not TRY and protect yourself

I agree too. Adam, your way to active not to be wearing one. We dont need an avoidable funeral. WEAR IT

Active or not......we all work in this violent a$$ city. I know a few hill cops that dont wear their vest, not just one.

Its their decision not to wear one..dont think it warrants a topic for all to see though

I agree too. Adam, your way to active not to be wearing one. We dont need an avoidable funeral. WEAR IT

I concur with this Mr. Willson. You scream at your trainees and zone partners when we do something unsafe which we appriciate but your the one not wearing a vest. We know you practice safe tactics but you cant outrun a bullet.

Oh yea, heres some serious motiviation for you to wear a vest. Just think. If your shot out here, who do you think will be investigating your death....That would be G. Celetti (scary).

Active or not......we all work in this violent a$$ city. I know a few hill cops that dont wear their vest, not just one.

Its their decision not to wear one..dont think it warrants a topic for all to see though

it does because alot of people like willson and no one wants to see a cop like him escorted down Broward Blvd by every motor unit in the tri-county area. His eulogy would read,"Adam you made us laugh, you kicked some ass, now your dead and not because of a gunshot to the head. Adam is important to keep around. If this were star trek, he would be Mr Scot because they never kill off his character, that is how important adam is. wear your vest dammit!

it does because alot of people like willson and no one wants to see a cop like him escorted down Broward Blvd by every motor unit in the tri-county area. His eulogy would read,"Adam you made us laugh, you kicked some ass, now your dead and not because of a gunshot to the head. Adam is important to keep around. If this were star trek, he would be Mr Scot because they never kill off his character, that is how important adam is. wear your vest dammit![/quote]

Great way to put it. Adam, you are very importsnt to all of us. You do your best to keep your zone partners safe by always being there. This is our way to keep you safe. I'll be the first to admit that this vest sucks, but take a look at our city. We used to pull dope off of 13ps everynight. Now, they added guns along with the dope. You know this first hand. Just wear it!

Adam Ive known u longer than most of these guys and girls, since you've cut your teeth in this city, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE WEAR YOUR VEST. I COULDNT BARE THE THOUGHT OF HAVING TO COME TO YOUR FUNERAL OR HAVING TO READ/SAY YOUR FINAL 10-7 OVER THE AIR. PLEASE DONT PUT ME OR ANYONE ON HERE THROUGH THAT! WE CARE ABOUT YOU TOO MUCH FOR THAT! AND WHATS WORSE IS THAT MEANS ONE OF THESE P.O.S. WOULD WIN!!!!!!! PLEASE WEAR IT! I know you can figure out who this is without trying! You know I'm just looking out for you.

adam adam adam. I know your tired of reading these by now but their true. It should mean something since so many people are responding. You have affected several people within this department. We cant afford to lose you brother.

I'm tired of putting on this damn mourning band. Plus, do you really want to be the reason why theres a memorial wall in the lobby of the PD? As of today, one doesnt exist. Lets keep it that way

adam adam adam. I know your tired of reading these by now but their true. It should mean something since so many people are responding. You have affected several people within this department. We cant afford to lose you brother.

I'm tired of putting on this damn mourning band. Plus, do you really want to be the reason why theres a memorial wall in the lobby of the PD? As of today, one doesnt exist. Lets keep it that way