Cops (like firefighters) are expected/required, when shit hits the fan, to go into the thick of it when people are running away and have to deal with the situation.
It is not a knee jerk reaction. They are given the skills through extensive training which is constantly reassessed and up skilled. That together with the tools they are trained to use are required to take control of the situation and save lives.
Unfortunately cops don't get to put their training into practice and are thrown in the deep end with no warning when it happens
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