article_snippet: David Duckenfield said David Duckenfield initially thought the problem was crowd disorder and only realised the problem was a 'medical emergency at 3.04pm' - 12 minutes after the crush started on the terrace.
article_snippet: Why on earth do you need dogs at the stadium?'
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield said Mr Duckenfield had 'no idea' other than Mr Duckenfield wanted to create a 'secure area' for the rescue operation.
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield asked: 'So dogs requested, ambulances yet to be requested.
article_snippet: At Mr Duckenfield called for operational support, a request for all available officers in the force area to go to the stadium.
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield asked: 'Why more manpower?', to which Mr Duckenfield replied: 'To help the rescue.'
article_snippet: On the day of the disaster, police became overwhelmed by fans at the turnstiles as kick-off approached and Mr Duckenfield gave the order at 2.52pm to open gates to let police in.
article_snippet: During the closing minutes of Mr Duckenfield questioning of the retired officer, Mr Menon asked Mr Duckenfield if Mr Duckenfield felt it necessary to be present on the pitch.
article_snippet: Mr Duckenfield also admitted Mr Duckenfield was 'possibly in denial' over Mr Duckenfield misleading statement that a gate had been forced open by fans, leading to a deadly crush on the terraces of the Sheffield stadium.
highlights_snippet: David Duckenfield, 70, was in charge of the stadium on the day of disaster .
  