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by Jadey - Vive la difference on August 1st, 2009
Small numbers of the police have carried guns since during WW2, yet even then they were never carried on patrol. Traditionally it is the army that carry guns openly, and I think there has always been a rejection of police carrying guns for fear that (especially in N. Ireland) it will too closely resemble the army. The powers that be want to make a clear distinction.
Today, there are quite a few armed police in different areas of Britain but it is not standard, nor nationwide. It does not look like it will become so either (82% of police do not want it).
Only Authorised Firearms Officers carry firearms/tasers. They are not typically on general patrol, but they are assigned to specific tasks and specific areas (i.e. airports) which need high protection.
by Who Is She on July 31st, 2009
Some have for ages. It's simply that not all (not that many in fact), do - there are different ranks and skills and licenses within our police force.
Is it legal to just grab a tent and live in the woods for a while?
by Isaac on May 30th, 2011
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Should the age on criminal responsibility should be lowered?
by Juice on July 3rd, 2011
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UK, Mr Justice Eady has a ‘contra mundum’ - injunction, against everybody in the world: are you allright with this imposition?
by laser on April 22nd, 2011
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can i buy a gun with a possession of marijuana less than 40 grams in the state of washington
by dtf_hbm on February 25th, 2011
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Being prosicuted for a speed ticket on a vehicle that i own but was not driving, 1 of my m8's borrowed it
by Darren_C5778 on March 21st, 2011
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