Menlo Park: Suspicious substance prompts temporary closure of police department, City Hall

Good grief! I drove past on my way to swim practice. There must have 30 emergency vehicles outside, literally dozens of fire, police and Hazz Matt guys etc. Not much going on in Menlo Park at 7:00 am .... I guess.

Charles Reilly - I often have the same reaction to what looks like a complete over-reaction by emergency responders. Then I remind myself that these folks are on duty anyway, and can always benefit from the practice of responding to what could be - if not this time, maybe the next time - a serious emergency. In other words, good training opp at no extra cost to the taxpayers!

I heard the substance was an herbal supplement that would motivate 40 solid hours per week of work and no desire for any compensation beyond what is commensurate for skill level and education.

Now if either of the 2 cynical commenters worked at the PD what would you prefer the PD to do. They followed protocol and no one would be laughing if people had become ill. Perhaps a less cynical response would be more appropriate.