Re:Watched: Police are stockpiling databases with personal i...
by wyager on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @02:59PM
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>More like a law enforcement officer having increased situational awareness
I.e. more likely to shoot you? Many people have irrational responses to knowing that someone has a gun, police officers included.
>Nor did I say anything about a cop taking anyone's guns.
I assumed you were referring to the number of recent proposals to allow for the "temporary confiscation" of guns from people accused (but not convicted) of domestic violence.
>I'd think that information would improve their situational awareness and make their approach more context-appropriate.
Why would you think that? What would be more context-appropriate?
I.e. more likely to shoot you? Many people have irrational responses to knowing that someone has a gun, police officers included.
>Nor did I say anything about a cop taking anyone's guns.
I assumed you were referring to the number of recent proposals to allow for the "temporary confiscation" of guns from people accused (but not convicted) of domestic violence.
>I'd think that information would improve their situational awareness and make their approach more context-appropriate.
Why would you think that? What would be more context-appropriate?