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In regard to the former police officer who served, I wonder if fear, not only a lack of training, plays a role in officer's reactions to situations they are in.  We, as a culture, are continually inundated with reasons to be afraid or to fear for our families through the media.  Officers, being human as well, must also be affected by this and thus their reactions result in some part due to this exposure.

Just a thought

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