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Originally Posted by John_W
The only mistake the police made was he didn't recognize the other officer. Same thing happens in the miliary with friendly fire.
How much actual training do soldiers receive in basic training to handle a weapon and recognize a situation. Of course those with advanced training in infantry and similar fields, but how about the soldiers in peripheral positions thrust into close combat situations. You can say they had inadequate training, but you can train forever and not face every situation.
You want to use logic, but most of these situations are controlled by emotions. You can't regulate emotions, you can practice for it, but no one knows until they're actually faced with a situation.
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Great point. Some officers probably never draw their weapons in some communities. Simulated exercises probably help a little bit though as they would at least prompt some of the fight or flee emotions.