Nobody questions the dangers inherent in police work. My Nephew-in-law, Deputy David Clark, was murdered in the line of duty by an illegal immigrant during a routine traffic stop in L.A.
But the problem is that police tactics emphasize way too much aggression when the job can be done less dangerously - for civilians and cops - by better training and tactics. The most obvious is always having two officers patrolling together, with one covering with the weapon's muzzle angled down, at a flank position and with a clear shot if things go South.
Nobody questions that traffic stops and entries are dangerous but there are methods to ensure the officer's safety while executing the job at hand.
My experience was with the Marines in 17 months in combat. We didn't shoot civilians or even VC suspects as long as they behaved and didn't try to fight. There were good, safe methods to apprehend and interrogate people without getting all crazy and killing them.
There were way too many incidents over the last few years of unarmed people, innocent people, surrendering people being shot and killed by cops.
We need better tactics, training, and most of all better winnowing of candidates before they are accepted for law enforcement.
I understand where you are coming from but if you read my post I responded to a specific scenario. No one should be shot unnecessarily. If they are its a tragedy but sometimes guns will be drawn appropriately and that is not something to legitimately complain about. Your suggestion may work in many instances but when an officer walks up to an open car window no one has a better view of things deteriorating and a gun drawn by him is not police aggression.
I have red button issues too but I was not sanctifying cops only responding to a poster that felt it was wrong to have guns pulled on a traffic stop.
The episode in Minnesota with the Australian woman illustrates your point very well and I take no issue in the need for training and periodic retraining. The ugly truth is that there will always be a few outcomes that could have been avoided if things played out a little more slowly or in better lighting but those must be minimized as far as humanly possible.
Bingo!!