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Old February 16, 2009, 09:14 PM   #96
JohnH1963
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Police all over Europe routinely patrol the streets with sub-guns and rifles. Conversely, crime in Europe is not at the same high levels as here in the United States.

Why do European societies embrace police with automatic weapons while US police shy away?

I would feel more comfortable seeing city cops patrolling the streets with an MP5 or similiar automatic weapon. I want to feel as if the common officer has the weapons to take on a wide variety of threats. I dont feel thats possible with officers who are armed with just a bunch of Glocks.

There is no question in my mind. Airport and city police should have some patrols that mainly carry an automatic assault rifle.

Here are photos of two police officers. Which one looks more prepared to deal with a threat?

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/..._300x369,0.jpg

http://buddydon.blogspot.com/nypd_in_times_square.jpg

The two NYPD officers would be quickly outmatched by a man armed with an assault rifle.

The British officer would at least be able to return fire more accurately and greater volume over a distance.
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