“Throw down” guns are how cops avoid having to “testalie”.
It is an ethical thing, dontcha see?
The idea of an urban youth with a gun is pretty far-fetched.
I have a BS in criminology but never really pursued a carrer in such because a hated the lying bastards i was in classes with. many, many cops, fulfilling requirements for advancement. Even 25 yrs ago, the atitude of us vs them made me sick. I did grow up with Andy and Barney. The “Protect and serve” on the side of the cars is just left over paint and decals they neeeded to use up. That philosophy has long been dead.