Perhaps the long term answer is the need for the Feds to be able to assume control of the local police force in times of emergency. Any opportunity where partisan considerations can come into play during an emergency is unacceptable. Not necessarily the Emergencies Act that curtails individual rights and freedoms of citizens, but authority over the security establishment to re-establish order.

An emergencies tactical and command structure that is managed and directed by the Feds and can be staffed with Police officers from different forces/divisions and deployed when needed.

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