Thread: Why frontline cops should be armed

I think if Police were armed it would be for self defence but it would be mainly to have the tools with them when needing to protect others when going to jobs. The delay in going back to get firearms could cost someone their life.

They are required to deal with crimes when they occur, which put themselves in danger. So therefore they would probably need the tools to protect themselves and others.

Whereas, you, and members of the public would run away from the danger, whilst Police go towards it. So why would you need firearms to protect yourself because you wouldn't go into a house to deal with a domestic or violent assault.

You are thinking of self preservation as a reason for having a firearm, yet Police want them to better enable themselves to protect others. Quite a difference I think.