Why Do The Police....?

Question

Why do some police cars have shotguns behind the seat?

Answer 1

Because fo what happened in The Bank Robbery back down south a while ago. The standard 9mm wasnt enough so some have a shotgun in the center councel or near

Answer 2

locally they are on a mount attached to the dash.

Answer 3

Most of the police forces that leave shotguns behind the front seat do it as a courtesy for those who are arrested and placed in the back seat. If an individual feels that he has been wrongly arrested, he can therefore pick up the shotgun and be in a stronger negotiating position with the officers.

Answer 4

In case they need them.

Answer 5

In every patrol vehicle I have ever seen they have a shotgun and/or rifle rack.........just in case we need em.  Some are mounted by the dash, other's between the seats, some on the roof behind the seats........it varies but I've always seen one there.

Answer 6

usually they are in the middle of the front seats but i guess it is just a unousal.

Answer 7

just in case

Answer 8

I have never heard of them behind the seat, normally they are between the two front seats

Answer 9

Because a shotgun is too long to fit in the glove compartment.

Answer 10

In case they may be in a situation where they may need to use it.

Answer 11

Maybe they store them in different places depending on the car, that may be the only way it will fit.

Answer 12

Police issued shotguns are for crowd control (street sweeper).  They are used to shoot at a large number of people in case they come at the officer or to repel against crime on a civilian.  Police usually shoot slugs in lieu of actual shells to minimize the casualty and injuries.  Slugs will hurt and injur you and worst case scenario - kill you.  If you and 3 of your buddies were coming at an officer and he pointed a shotgun at all of you, wouldn't that make you stop?  As well known, the shot from a shotgun scatters widely depending on the choke or barrel.  It can hit numerous targets at once if far enough away.  If an officer aims one at you, he is more than well prepared to use it.

Answer 13

My shotgun is stored in the trunk.  My patrol rifle rides up front with me.

We carry long guns so we can reach out and touch someone.

Answer 14

Because they can.

Answer 15

because nothing gets an unruly mobs attention like the racking of a shotgun slide