Police officer: "Could everyone please stop for a moment while we assess the situation and find suitable, safe cover?"
Gunman: "oh, okay. Sorry. Go ahead"
The above scenario is just as ridiculous as the guy who started this thread second guessing the police. Seriously?
Yes, you're right, not the best move ever. But using your logic, why didn't the cops just drive a car right into the gunmans tailer. Better yet, bring in the helicopter and have an airiel assault. Do you think the police were concerned about the safety of their concealment? Or maybe more concerned with protecting the folks in the other camper, and the rest of the campground? How do you suppose you might do if you had someone shooting at you, it's freezing cold outside, and it was your job to protect people and apprehend the gunman? Remember...you're not quite sure exactly what's going on. You don't know the gunmans capabilities or intent. Now, while all that is happening, choose a safe place for you to do your job. Ready...go.
That's great that you are able to distinguish what is a safe area from a dangerous area from the comforts of home. Good for you that in your calm, normal, controlled, non-time sensitive environment you were able to spot something that could create a dangerous situation (beyond what is already a terrifying, dangerous situation). But your inferrence that these officers did something wrong, or maybe didn't quite think things through is ridiculous. What a disgusting comment.