Suggestion Title: Deployable Shotgun / Shotgun Qual
Suggestion Description: While long rifles and primary firearms in the hands of law enforcement in the U.S dates back to its conception in the late 1700s. Since as early as the first automobiles in the 1920s shotguns have been standardized equipment for most police agencies.
Currently Cpls and above in PLPD can carry shotguns. But leaves a massive gap when comparing the number of Senior Officers and regular Officers to supervisors.
My suggestion is to have deployable (From patrol vehicle) shotguns for all officers. Or, at the minimum have a shotgun qualification/whitelist similar to taser qualifications.
Why should this be added?:
- Realism - This is basic equipment. It isn't a specialized weapon system, it does require some knowledge of the gun but I would argue there is less consideration when compared to the taser.
- Additional Lethal Tool - Useful for; 1. Engaging vehicles where deadly force is already authorized. 2. Engaging targets in short (CQC) and intermediate (Streets/alleyways) ranges. And 3. Engaging with higher stopping power on par with other higher power weapons often in the hands of criminals.
What negatives could this have?:
- Lack of training / Maturity - Without qualification, and even possibly with qualification, unintentional injuries could occur with improper use of the weapon system. Use in crowded areas, improper ammunition load (Buckshot vs deer slugs), and spread could cause injuries.
- Over Zealousness - Without qualification, and even possibly with qualifications, patrol officers may ignore having TFU on and deploy the weapon system anyway.
- Testing and Selection - With the shotgun being a qualifiable weapon, it would require a supervisor or supervisors to be assigned for practical tests.
What problem would this suggestion solve?: - No TFU/TFU downtime - During off hours deployable shotguns if used may be able to give Officers when no TFU are available a fighting chance.
- Additional Qualification - Adds more qualifications to the PLPD portal for officers to have. This would aid for promotion selections and add more attainable content for even basic officers. More of these may help with the disparity in the real numbers of officers vs senior officers vs Corporals. More equipment qualifications may also give basic officers more incentive to hang around because they are given a level of value.
- Realistic Tool - When dealing with raids whether it be in city hall, or slums, it would be realistic for officers to have long gun options. Allowing everyone to have rifles would be the extreme for PERP and would make TFU less relevant and basic officers overpowered. But shotguns I think is realistic enough, and would help level the playing field enough to where it isn't OP.
Suggestion Description: While long rifles and primary firearms in the hands of law enforcement in the U.S dates back to its conception in the late 1700s. Since as early as the first automobiles in the 1920s shotguns have been standardized equipment for most police agencies.
Currently Cpls and above in PLPD can carry shotguns. But leaves a massive gap when comparing the number of Senior Officers and regular Officers to supervisors.
My suggestion is to have deployable (From patrol vehicle) shotguns for all officers. Or, at the minimum have a shotgun qualification/whitelist similar to taser qualifications.
Why should this be added?:
- Realism - This is basic equipment. It isn't a specialized weapon system, it does require some knowledge of the gun but I would argue there is less consideration when compared to the taser.
- Additional Lethal Tool - Useful for; 1. Engaging vehicles where deadly force is already authorized. 2. Engaging targets in short (CQC) and intermediate (Streets/alleyways) ranges. And 3. Engaging with higher stopping power on par with other higher power weapons often in the hands of criminals.
What negatives could this have?:
- Lack of training / Maturity - Without qualification, and even possibly with qualification, unintentional injuries could occur with improper use of the weapon system. Use in crowded areas, improper ammunition load (Buckshot vs deer slugs), and spread could cause injuries.
- Over Zealousness - Without qualification, and even possibly with qualifications, patrol officers may ignore having TFU on and deploy the weapon system anyway.
- Testing and Selection - With the shotgun being a qualifiable weapon, it would require a supervisor or supervisors to be assigned for practical tests.
What problem would this suggestion solve?: - No TFU/TFU downtime - During off hours deployable shotguns if used may be able to give Officers when no TFU are available a fighting chance.
- Additional Qualification - Adds more qualifications to the PLPD portal for officers to have. This would aid for promotion selections and add more attainable content for even basic officers. More of these may help with the disparity in the real numbers of officers vs senior officers vs Corporals. More equipment qualifications may also give basic officers more incentive to hang around because they are given a level of value.
- Realistic Tool - When dealing with raids whether it be in city hall, or slums, it would be realistic for officers to have long gun options. Allowing everyone to have rifles would be the extreme for PERP and would make TFU less relevant and basic officers overpowered. But shotguns I think is realistic enough, and would help level the playing field enough to where it isn't OP.
