If those cops were as jumpy as most tend to be in actually intense situations (see all the shot dogs and heavy-handed abuse of innocents during ‘wrong-house’ raids), I imagine there would’ve been several police shootings of civilians during the course of the day. They’re not used to being shot at, nor are they used to having explosives lobbed at them. They don’t train for it and it undoubtedly scared them shitless.
I think reminding people that police can be potentially dangerous in these situations would be a wise move.
That’s not a slap at police. I think there are times when police should be dangerous but the public should be clearly reminded of it.