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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier
They have to balance the risks when assessing what to do. A few officers can't tackle 10 people throwing rocks and would need to call in shielded riot police. Calling in shielded riot police is likely to turn 10 people throwing rocks into a full-scale riot.
I find that the police generally have a good handle on terms of proceeding in a way that will result in the least possible damage caused. The idea that the police going in fast and hard to "sort it out" will result in order being restored swiftly is extremely naive.
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Well worth the risk to protect a toddler being killed by flying rocks don't you think?