Here are the top mistakes of the Philippine police during the hostage crisis according to a security analyst, Charles Shoebridge. (Click here for the full and detailed article)
1.) DETERMINATION
2.) LACK OF EQUIPMENT
3.) LOST OPPORTUNITY TO DISARM THE GUNMAN
4.) LOST OPPORTUNITY TO SHOOT THE GUNMAN
5.) SATISFYING THE GUNMAN'S DEMANDS
6.) TELEVISED PROCEEDINGS
7.) NO ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
8.) SAFEGUARDING THE PUBLIC
9.) USING THE GUNMAN'S BROTHER TO NEGOTIATE
10.) INSUFFICIENT TRAINING
and depend on them during tough times?
They lack everything, not just proper training.
It's such a shame. Enough said.