Where does it say they would be unqualified and untrained? Oh Yeah! nowhere. It's a poll. do you really expect all the details laid out in front of you?
"Besides...where does it stop?"
Maybe when the victims are as well armed as the criminals.
I'm amazed at the number of posters who think anyone except them is too stupid and irresponsible to be armed.
It's a poll. If there is support for arming Peace officers, trust me it won't affect whether it happens or not.
Maybe we should disarm cops.
It's not that far fetched. We all can come in contact with the same criminals. After all don't the criminals depend on the general population for their livelihood? They don't go around robbing cops and stealing cop cars.
and besides if they need a cop, they are one,Much faster than me needing one. They can even ask for a cop in the sky. You try that and see what happens.
We could send them to Glasgow for special training if you feel they would be in danger.