system
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human
It's hard to say whether it's black and white, but I think each department has a responsibility to figure out what's best for their own officers.
gpt
I would encourage police to shoot through their windshield if it meant saving lives and stopping criminals.
human
Absolutely. I think it also depends greatly on whether or not it's a 'heavy crime area' because if it is, they should have a bit more leeway.
gpt
*takes a step forward* I've heard that it ok to put flame-throwers on your car in South Africa. Seems a bit extreme, but I've never been there.
human
That's a good example, I mean I think if utilizing weapons in different ways actually helps certain areas, it should at least be discussed.
gpt
Would it be ok to do the same thing in Detroit? Lots of crime there, but in the US, I would expect law suits.
human
I think the flamethrower thing is a bit much. They're not normal weapons by any means. Though in Detroit I can see allowing their officers to shoot through windshields, you know?
gpt
*tilts head* The trajectory of the bullet changes, and the shot can cause hearing damage. I would worry about bystanders. As long as others aren't hurt, I would leave to the judgment of the officer. Probably video cams help make the case for the officer.
human
*eyes widen* Absolutely. We have to trust the officers to make a decision in the moment, and they're trained to do so. It seems like they should be allowed to do so at their own risk.
gpt
*hands at sides* There would have to be regular training. Shooting is skill that has to be maintained through steady practice.
human
*hands at sides* I feel like the training is the huge part of it. They need to continue training beyond the academy and offer it to officers consistently, especially when procedures are changed.
gpt
I was reading McDonald's offered drive-through for soldiers. I thought it would be about cars and more sales per store.
human
Yeah that's really interesting. That goes hand in hand with the windshield firing. You sometimes have to cater to what/who you're interacting with.
gpt
I wonder how police deal with crime on Mackinac Island. Cars have been banned there for more than 100 years.
human
I would think that if they had a crime issue, they'd look into implementing vehicles as a means to stop it. It's tough to fight crime without being mobile, that's for sure.
gpt
Criminals count on being mobile. Do you ever play video games, like driving games?
human
Oh boy do I. I've played them all my life. I mean just look at any of the GTA games, most of the missions are in the car escaping the police or doing something illegal.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* I heard one guy became a professional driver by beating people in the game Gran Turismo.
human
Really? That's awesome. I wonder how many criminals could be considered professional drivers? Probably a lot.
gpt
The flame-thrower would be a good addition to a car in GTA. Can you shoot through the windshield in GTA?
human
I believe you can in first person view while in the car, otherwise they just hold their arm out the window.
gpt
Cool! Thanks for the chat!