I'm not sure myself, other similar countries with lower crime rates arm their police (france spain) but i doubt they're as well policed as the UK so they don't get investigated every time they raise their weapons. Also, is it needed with such good armed responce units who use better guns and are better trained. personally, i think its better to have these guys around to deal with the situation but are they're enough of them with increased gun crime. also, places where you might need a gun - airports, Buckingham palace, Mcdonalds tend to have armed officers. my american mates think its amazing our police don't carry guns but they also say they have more respect for british police because of it. obviously though america is even more dangerous than newcastle on a friday night so they need guns.
2007-10-01
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