Quote:So you are taking the extreme outlier events and then training the entire PD to handle all interactions with the community in that way? Based on outlier events we need to arm our entire PD as a military force?


That's a terrible policy.


How many interactions do you think a metro black and white patrolman comes across where a standard glock side arm is being over powered?


As I said, the SWAT unit is designed to handle those situations. 99.9% of every interaction between police and the public, including criminals, does not require SWAT-like force.


The mentality of policing must change. And if these cops don't like it, go join the army. Don't bring the army to our cities.