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THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1997 TRU team called out BY JAMIE HARRISON The Georgetown Gemini Members of Halton Regional Police Service' s Tactical Res- cue Unit (TRU) were called out to a meeting of the Cana- dian Federation of Univer- sity Women in Georgetown last Tuesday. Sgt. Steve Carroll and Const. George Farrow of the TRU team were on hand fora presentation to the group, much of which centred on the TRU team's operations on Edith Street in December. "We go to high risk calls and use minimum force (to bring the situation under con- trol," Sgt. Carroll said. Cst. Farrow, a graduate of Georgetown District High School, class of 1981, joined the unit after a six year stint in the military. In addition to regular duties, Farrow is also ause of force instructor with the service. When referring to the events of Dec. 10, on Edith Street which saw a resident fire three shots from an as- sault rifle upon exited the premise, both Carroll and Farrow were very aware that the situation had the poten- (JUMBO to meeting ae: HRPS BLUE: Sgt. Steve Carroll (left) and Const. George Farrow of the Tactical Rescue Unit spoke to members of the University Women's Club in Georgetown last Tuesday. The TRU team was in action in Georgetown in December. (Jamie Harrison photo) tial to turn deadly. "Tt's serious when we get called up. I have to anticipate something drastic, something dramatic has happened. When we get to the scene and its something less than that, (EN then that's a bonus," Carroll said. The suspect in the case, a 43-year-old Georgetown man, was shot with a bean- bag gun -- a weapon de- signed to stop but no perma- VIDEO) : ea ; The Biggest Name In Entertainment! CHAIN REACTION ESCAPE FROM L.A. (Jan. 21) A TIME TO KILL THE FRIGHTENERS KINGPIN ¢ FREE POPCORN (while you browse) of the hit movies you want to see. 319 Guelph St., Georgetown nently injure a suspect. He was released on a $15,000 surety following a bail hear- ing. He is required to reside in Brampton as a condition. "It's a big credit to those officers there to choose that option," Farrow said. "Tak- ing that individual's life, given the situation, would have been justifiable." NEWSSHORTS Weekend home break-in Halton Regional Police detectives were called to - investigate the break and enter of a weekend home, «sometime between Jan. 4-8, in rural Georgetown. Police report that culprits forced a door to the home, removing several items including a VCR, TV, binoculars, cordless telephone, portable radio, binoculars, a satellite receiver and liquor. The value of the missing items is placed at $1,500. Police report that the residence is used as a weekend getaway for a Toronto couple. Money gone, three sought Police are on the lookout for three individuals wanted in the theft ofan undisclosed amount of cash from aretail operation at Georgetown Marketplace, Jan. 10. According to police reports, two store clerks were counting cash when the store was entered by three men who were asking a variety of questions. Though the money was placed in a container behind the counter, after the three men left, it was discovered that the cash was missing. Police have descriptions of two of the three individuals. The first suspect is described as male, 45-50, tall and heavy set with areddish complexion. The second is also male in his 40s, with a fair complexion. DID YOU KNOW? When trying out a new pen, people will sign their name four times out of five. What will they think of next Come see us to find out. nadian ce (905) 873-8505 OPEN 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM DAILY LEE canncn's communications stores 265 Guelph St., Georgetown L7G 4B3 * (905) 873-3310