Use Of Military Illegal In Mass Shootings

An Army investigation has found that the use of armed military policemen from Fort Rucker in response to mass murders in Samson violated federal law.

By: Christian Stapleton | WKRG-TV
Published: October 20, 2009

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An Army investigation has found that the use
of armed military policemen from Fort Rucker in response to mass
murders in Samson violated federal law.
Records on the matter were released to the Dothan Eagle on
Monday in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.
The Department of Army Inspector General found a violation of
the Posse Comitatus Act, which restrains the use of the military
for civilian law enforcement purposes.
The Aug. 10 report says it does not appear the historic
tradition of limiting direct military involvement in civilian law
enforcement activities was analyzed or considered.
It says the intent was to be a good Army neighbor.
The Army earlier confirmed that 22 military police and an
officer were sent to Samson after the mass slaying of 10 people on
March 10.