In this area we have data on what people do in the event of an unfolding deadly situation. Anyone, from first responders to bystanders, their reactions are as unpredictable as they are sometimes amazing; and whenever they're caught on camera - it can be very instructive to observe.
What we are able to report, from reliable sources, on the state of the art ~
According to the 2007 National Crime Victimization Survey, 53.4% of the time, law enforcement was able to respond to a reported violent crime in less than 10 minutes.
Notice the what it took to disorient this subject. For this particular situation, it was all the edge the police needed. Disrupting the cadence of the attacker could mean that first responders get the upper hand, quickly and effectively.
In light of several well documented incidents, even trained professionals can have their moments.
Open carry shows how officers react to non-threats, as threats.
Parkland shows how officers react to threats, by not reacting to threats.
In this video, the tactical advantage of machines load balancing the risk is clear and necessary.
Chaos is Likely | Pulse Nightclub
At the pulse nightclub shooting, officers were feeling their way around in the dark. Terrified. Yet putting their lives on the line.
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