These Are the Go-To Guns of U.S. Police Officers
Briefly

Police officers play a critical role in maintaining public safety, with responsibilities that include patrolling, responding to emergencies, and using firearms for protection and de-escalation.
Police departments often have specific preferences regarding the firearms their officers carry, favoring certain brands for their reliability, training options, and adherence to department policies.
The U.S. firearm manufacturing industry is a $10 billion-a-year sector, which illustrates the substantial partnership between law enforcement and gun manufacturers, funded by taxpayer dollars.
There are over 18,000 police departments in the U.S., with handguns being the predominant firearm used, highlighting the significant scale and uniformity across American law enforcement.
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