Augusta code officer was reportedly ambushed after posting “condemned” sign

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Augusta code officer was reportedly ambushed after posting “condemned“ sign

The Augusta community continued to reel as police arrested the man charged with homicide in the Thursday slaying of...

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Code enforcement officer killed after posting property

 

[sergoodo]

Horrid. Situational awareness 24/7, keep your head on a swivel.

 

[jar546]

There is always a tragic reminder of why we need to be vigilant.

 

[mark handler]

Sad

 

[cda]

Some of the cities around here travel in pairs.

Maybe code enforcement needs some police type training, take an officer with you to trouble spots, do not stand in front of the door,

 

[tmurray]

Hard to imagine any type of training to mitigate this situation, apart from wearing ballistic armor to even the most routine site visits.

 

[SCBO1]

Such a senseless act to take down a CE, what a great smile he displayed in the photo, had to be a great co-worker to work with.

 

[Keystone]

In one municipality I am not permitted to conduct any code work without an officer.
Other muni's, we have full police support as requested.

Terrible act!

 

[rktect 1]

Thank God I work where I do.

 

[Keystone]

Advise to handle code enforcement. It doesn’t matter if you inspect in the burbs or inner cities, once you complete your initial inspection or posting a notice, role out and complete notes or whatever else down the road. If you have to post the property pre fill document and have items to post, document, tape, camera, etc... readily available.

 

[ICE]

Advise to handle code enforcement. It doesn’t matter if you inspect in the burbs or inner cities, once you complete your initial inspection or posting a notice, role out and complete notes or whatever else down the road. If you have to post the property pre fill document and have items to post, document, tape, camera, etc... readily available.

When I have to take care of code enforcement I park two house past the address. If there is a porch I door knock and then get to the yard before anyone answers. Gates are left open. I stand away from doors and windows. I hustle and depart immediately. I've seen them in my rear view mirror waving the notice. If it is sketchy at all I don't stop....USPS is my friend. What's double trouble for me is that people mistake me for police a lot.

 

[fatboy]

Our folks always work with our PD on sensitive situations...........sounds like even if he was carrying, it would not have helped. Tragic reminder of how people cna explode.

 

[ADAguy]

Thank God I work where I do.

I used to think the same but times have so changed everywhere. Get you flak jackets out boys and girls.

 

[my250r11]

Very Sad, you just never know.