I don’t know. What is wrong with a cop having advanced body armor? After situations like the North Hollywood bank robbery, I don’t see what’s wrong with the police having an armored vehicle or M16’s. It’s a little embarrassing when you have to go into gun stores and beg for a weapon to match what the bad guys are using. Or hijack an armored car or ambulance to try to pick up some cop that got shot and needs to be evacuated before he bleeds to death.
Having them is one thing, what they do with them is another. I’m thinking Obozo is going to have a hard time convincing every cop in America to join his Brown Shirts. If he is able to do that then America may be finished.
I’m ok with cops being embarrased. North Hollywood was one event in how many decades and yet its been used to justify how much fancy equipment and guns?
Folks just don't like the progression toward militarized police forces. You must admit, this ain't your father's oldsmobile.
You sound like a good guy Cap. Glad you're on our side.
The best cop I ever knew told me that the key was politeness and patience.
He said, “I can be polite as long as necessary, and patient as long as necessary... because I know how the story turns out.”
He could practically convince the bad guy to put the cuffs on himself and think it was a good idea.
How come those in LE always cite this as if it's a common every week occurrence?
Leftist politicians use this same exact strategy to ban just about everything. Sandy hook event comes to mind.
Should every small town and rural county have HRT, swat teams and armored military war vehicles?