"I'm sorry if it goes against PC "thinking" but for the pittance that cops make for the crap they have to put up with, if they have to make a decision that leaves no doubt that they will go home that night, so be it."

Are you a real police officer or just pretending to be one on here? Most departments have strict policies about when officers can shoot. When officers start taking a "shoot first" approach, you end up with dead innocent civilians and huge lawsuits.