Police firearm use by country

The use of firearms by police forces varies widely across the world, in part due to differences in gun use policy, civilian firearm laws, and recording of police activity. Some police forces may require that officers use warning shots or verbal warnings before employing deadly force, and others may prohibit officers from carrying firearms while performing tasks such as highway patrol where gun use is not expected.

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