DB>They weren't ordering anybody... the LAPD was asking for help.
  >Knowing how things work around here... B&B probably called the NoHoPD
  >and offered the store to them, because all of a sudden about a third
  >of the force jumped and ran to the store... watched it all, as it
  >happened.
DB>LAPD has a very nasty rep around here... and a lot of people don't
  >like them. I don't like their demeanor myself, but do know they'd
  >never force property from anyone to augment the necessity of duty.
  >Believe me; their running into the store was prearranged.
More than likely, a Commander called or went to the store and made
the arrangements.  Arguendo, only; even if the store "offered" the
weapons it was because they recognized their duty as citizens.
I don't agree with your assessment of LAPD.
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * NO CARRIER...just 2 destroyers and a minesweeper.
--- QScan/PCB v1.19b / 01-0671
---------------