[zbobet2012]

Research on the subject says this is more dangerous for the cops then the calmer approaches.

The irony is cops do this to protect themselves, and statistically speaking it has the exact opposite effect.

[dragonwriter]

If the research says that then either:

(1) The law enforcement decision makers are unaware of the research (which is unlikely), or

(2) The stated motivation is not the actual motivation.

[PKop]

Or (3) they don't believe the research and trust their "instincts", right or wrong.

[sheepleherd]

Or (4) they do believe the research, and they use it in their calculation that says that while they should err on the side of caution and should overdo force "a little bit" just in case, that they should be careful not go too far...

... which turns out to be the same calculation they used all along.

[geggam]

but they have cool toys and can pretend they are actual badasses when they raid your home and shoot your dog.. .even tho many of them cant qualify to get in the military ( too fat )

[ivl]

It makes it harder to feel much pity when things go 'wrong' for them, then.

[pipermerriam]

Can you provide a link to said research?