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While this is true, it's also true that the VAST majority of those situations are ones in which the officer has intentionally inserted himself. That singular fact is the one thing that completely eliminates any meaningful comparison to civilian situations, IMO.
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To add to your comment, folks might consider the number of reported instances which resulted from uniformed patrol observation incidents, dispatched incidents and task force activities. Not exactly the same sort of situations in which most private citizens will find themselves involved (when lawfully armed and going about their lawful activities).
Then, look toward the relatively small number of off-duty incidents in the report. It would seem as though "trouble" isn't finding
off-duty LAPD cops with anywhere near the same frequency as
on-duty cops are finding trouble, or being sent to it.
Granted, an off-duty officer can invoke status and take an enforcement action to intervene in a situation, but it's not uncommon for agencies to also have clear policies governing off-duty conduct in this regard.
I'm sure this report will make interesting reading for people interested in LAPD's activities regarding use-of-force, but it's not something that should be taken out of context and applied to private citizen activities.
As far as the "average" cop v. the "average" gun owner when it comes to familiarity with firearms, as well as safety in handling and manipulating & shooting skills?
I'd not be surprised to learn that a number of folks may experience
confirmation bias more than they might realize or suspect.
