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Regular police officers not wearing full body armor and tactical gear.
I think that's pretty dependent on the country
This reminded me of visiting London nearly two decades ago. People went "It's so safe, the police officers don't even have guns!"
I get there and maybe saw two cops that weren't armed, most of the rest were suited for urban combat down to the MP5 and half dozen mags slung around them.
I think London is its own special place. The Met police have a reputation in the UK for being rougher.
I agree with that, some countries don't have the money to oppress all fancy like that.
Just let some years pass, when the control of the water reserves come in full swing they will have their chance.
Maybe even before if trump do run for this next elections, i expect nothing less than another capitol riot.