It comes down to protecting the public, protecting the officer(s), stopping/protecting the offender (I.E. keeping the bastard from getting off easy by killing himself), and collateral damage.
Sometimes you need C4, sometimes a mounted firearm, etc. A surefire non-lethal system would be nice but you only have what you have.
Totally foolproof safety systems (only delivers lethal force when directed to)have to be installed on any device that might encounter friendlies.
And a must, extensive training with regular practice on the equipment.
Originally Posted by Munchmasterman
The "Black Lives Matters Crowd" believes that it should always be an equal fight. If the Thug/Punk/Criminal is unarmed, then the cops cannot use any kind of weapon. If the Thug/Punk/Criminal has a knife, that is all the cop is allowed. If the Thug/Punk/Criminal has a gun, then the cops are only allowed to have a gun of equal power. If the Thug/Punk/Criminal is 6'5" 300 lbs, and is beating the shit out of the cop, well the cop should have spent more time in the Gym.
It very logical thinking for those that have no regard for the rule of law, and make their livings involved in activities that include drug dealing, stealing, assault, pandering, murder, and mayhem.