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Statistically speaking it's very rare, yet many cops unjustifiably spend all day of every shift on edge like they could get into a gun battle at any second. And it shows in how frequently cops unjustifiably escalate situations to deadly force that didn't remotely require it.



Evidence? Statistics? Most cops are not ready for gun battle at any second.


> Most cops are not ready for gun battle at any second.

In the US they've got loaded and cocked guns on their waist belts ready to use in a second.

Note that when I was in a literal warzone I didn't even always keep my rifle cocked.




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