Quote Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck View Post
i think when Ronin says "most" he is probably mistaken. Yes Sheriffs are more open on gun ownership. City cops are less open. And I know geographically it matters. Look at the LEO in major metropolitan areas. There should be absolutely nothing they can own that we cant. absolutely.
Except to meet the threat that is out there... IE: Criminals don't obey laws, and can be- through breaking said laws- better equipped than you and I. Thus, it's only just that those entrusted with maintaining order and public safety are equipped well enough to meet that threat. Nevermind on where an individual LEO stands- or much less their politically appointed Chief (not like Sheriffs who actually do have to be elected). It's based on given the right tools for the job.
Quote Originally Posted by Zundfolge View Post
Worst I can do to a cop is maybe put him in a bad mood for the rest of the day.

At any rate, if we're going to follow the spirit of Posse Comitatus, then police are civilians just like the rest of us and should be forced to live under the same laws (even on duty).
1- You can actually complain to the department... or if enough infractions are committed you can work toward them losing their job.
2- see my point above. We are not in harms way on a daily basis as per the nature of our jobs, thus I can totally understand why LE needs better than civilian available weapons/equipment.