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Re:Why the US military usually punishes misconduct but polic... by michaelt on Friday June 26, 2020 @09:41AM (#23651844)
You don't need to draw and shoot a gun if merely having one visible makes the cops get out your way and await backup.
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Re:Why the US military usually punishes misconduct but polic... by sukilot on Friday June 26, 2020 @10:29AM (#23652333)
Which is good. It means we can avoid violence, collect evidence for an easy conviction (such as videoing a firearms violation) and apprehend criminals safely using trained SWAT forces.
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Re:Why the US military usually punishes misconduct but polic... by greedo on Friday June 26, 2020 @01:38PM (#23654676)
Nah, cops will just gun you down if they "think" you have any sort of firearm.

Watch this video. The cops don't see a gun, they think he has one because of the call, but they don't see one. The minute his hand goes towards his waste, they blast him...

https://www.abqjournal.com/1380152/apd-man-shot-by-officers-...

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