But didn't the police theme always have guns?
I've see policemen in London apprehending an armed suspect with their nightsticks only....
Now the guy might have hurt a lot, but he lived to tell the tale...
You know that if a police officer shoots a suspect in greece, he/she is immidiately taken into custody... he/she can face serious charges even if he/she is fired upon...
A US police office, and correct me if I am wrong Bill, is allowed to use his/her sidearm, if all else fails and if the suspect is shouting at him/her, and come out clean...
Mainly, you have to consider the effects the visualisation of a gun has on ones psyche...