The guy probably would have never become a cop if he didn't have the power to play with his toys whenever he wanted to.
I've seen all sorts of "cop" shows on TV like "Cops", "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol", "Worlds Greatest this and thats" etc. On every one, they show footage of where 10-20 cops show up to deal with one armed man. Even after he is aprehended most are still walking around with guns, shotguns and rifle up and ready to go as if they are on some battlefield. Its pathetic. Its a show of power by a bunch of cowards.