[publius911]

When seconds count, the police are just minutes away.
And they will treat your remains restpectfully, and make sure they are delivered to the coroner or medical examiner. And they will do that for about $100k a year and 80% of final salary and full health benefits on retirement.

What's the problem?

Why are more civilians killed each year than LEOs?

[imardmd1]

Why are more civilians killed each year than LEOs?

Because the average citizen is not aware of danger or trained to handle it as a part of his/her general education; nor armed to defend oneself.