[Prole]

I certainly believe that data, given the recent revelation that the NYPD shot more civilians than the perp did.

[Navy Patriot]

The reason that civilians do such a good overall job, including avoiding hitting innocent bystanders, in responding to criminal threat in self defense situations, is because there are consequences for screwing up.

For cops, the consequences for screwing up are several weeks off at full pay and bennies, and the taxpayer picking up the tab for the tort.