CH> I don't know how Tom feels about this; but most officer's
CH> that I know treat everyone as possibly armed.
RW>I understand why (I tend to do the same and I'm not an
  >LEO).  But it shows in their actions and attitudes.  It
  >also tends to lead their "us vs them" out look on life.
Not really.  Matter of fact the average citizen probably doesn't even
notice when an officer stops them and parks in the defensive position
or the officer takes measures to protect himself from a possibly
armed subject.
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * A little revolution every now and then is a good thing.
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