Why do traffic cops carry guns?
I understand that, in other situations, a mean to protect yourself is necessary, but if you are employed to check if people are respecting traffic rules, I don't see how your person is more in danger than any other person working with other people.
Have there been cases of people shooting an officer over a ticket?
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