Einherjar86
Active Member
Pretty safe assumption really. Every police dep is on edge and afraid about giving propaganda value to rioters. Not sure what assumptions you're making about the psychological types of cops.
Being anxious tends to result in irrational decisions, not rational ones.
Law enforcement tends to attract people of a certain disposition. A lot of young men join the force because they're looking for an excuse to knock some heads together--same with military, prison guards, etc. And the hesitant cops (who certainly comprise the greater portion) tend to stand back while the eager guns inflict harm. Hence: