Soft and hard cops are the reason people get partnered , how would a trained Judoca have handled a bathroom lock in?
The greatest martial artists and all black belts know that use of force is the final item actually taught and that verbal communicatiom tolerance and understanding keeps people in line, striking causes damage , doesn't slow down anyone?
I have had police in my home on atleast 11 occasions: advice: no sudden movements , relax, they are there to help, talk things through. Of all the officers I've met only one truly crossed his boundaries.
My advice is : the third squishy wheel or more detectives , more funding for people power.
Britain officers don't even carry guns