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Posted: 4/6/2005 4:03:40 AM EDT
| Some state police agencies are only issued M4,s with single shot capacity.They thought about issuing their officers three round burst but decided against it.They thought that their troopers would get trigger happy and put to many into someone.I think three round burst should be standard for all LEO.Why not criminals have just as much accsess to full automatic weapons if not the parts to convert semi-auto ones into full/select fire.I am not a cop lover or hater I just think they should be issued the proper equipment to meet the needs of the elements they may face on the streets.It also would not hurt to increase their pay.They put their life on the line to make 32 to 33 thousand a year.I make more than that and I sit in an office and "Supervise".Military/LEO/Doctors should be the ones making 6 figures.Sorry about the off topic rant there.Anyway are there any LEO out there who are equipped with the proper weaponry besides S.W.A.T. |
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I have a feeling this will get locked pretty quickly so I'll throw my two cents in. Personnally, a police department armed and equiped like a military unit scares the hell out of me. A strong case can be made for the need for SWAT teams but anymore you see more and more "patrol" officers sporting BDU pants, tac boots, etc. There is no need for it. A full auto weapon or even three shot capability would be over the top. We recently had a freeway shooting in Central Ohio where a state trooper fired several rounds (not sure exact number) and only hit the suspect once. You here tales like that all the time. The average cop on the street is not necessarily a gun enthusiast and only shoots at qualification time and does not have the training and skills necessary to effectively use a three shot burst or full auto weapon in the proximity of innocent civilians. Let the flames begin. |
I disagree with the F.A./burst upgrade for normal cops. FA/Burst for S.W.A.T. only in my opinion I COMPLETELY agree with the pay increase for cops. As for the mil crowd, I'd love to see more raises but to be completely honest we're paid pretty well when you figure in BAH, BAS and other bonus pays. |
| AS far as BDU's and boots go you try standing in the rain for any period of time wearing a wool uniform and tell me how much you like it. Money, most people don't do the job for the money. As far as a rifle goes I would be happy enough to have a lever action, let alone a semi auto. Just my two cents. |
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