Should police officers be allowed to carry guns?
Yes
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No
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Every domestic a police officer is called to has the potential for extreme violence. Even in countries where gun laws are extremely strict (e.g. Australia) there is still the potential for a cop to be unlucky enough to be faced with a firearm when he knocks on someone's door. Police need the ability to face lethal force with lethal force. Taking a stick to a gun fight is a surefire way to end up lying on the floor in a bloody mess. Give the cops guns. Tightly regulate their usage, but make sure they've got them. Side: Yes
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I think this is kind of common sense, Officer's have an obligation to the law, and are pretty much on call to risk their lives at anytime. (well maybe not anytime, anytime for police in general but not for one officer) Of course they should be allowed to carry guns. Side: Yes
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It has happened before in the republic of Ireland and then the armed police ( higher ranking )are called out , but your ordinary policeman is unarmed , it's rare criminals shoot at unarmed cops.Even during the height of the troubles the police down south remained unarmed. Side: Yes
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