Difference between American, Australian and British Police

Somebody emailed this to me this morning. I knew you guys would appreciate it.

> Question:
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> How do you tell the difference between a British Police Officer an
> Australian Police Officer and an American Police Officer?
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> Answer:
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> Pose the following question:
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> You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small
> children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around
> the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and
> charges. You are carrying a Glock .40, and you are an expert shot. You have
> mere seconds before he reaches you and your family.
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> What do you do?
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> UK POLICE OFFICERS Answer :
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> Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man
> look poor or oppressed?
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> Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?
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> Could we run away?
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> What does my wife think?
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> What about the kids?
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> Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of
> his hand?
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> What does the law say about this situation?
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> Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it?
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> Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does
> this send to society and to my children?
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> Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?
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> Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound
> me?
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> If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while
> he was stabbing me?
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> Should I call 999?
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> Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and
> weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage
> such behaviour.
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> If I raise my gun and he turns and runs away, do I get blamed when he
> falls over running away, knocks his head and kills himself?
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> If I shoot him, and lose the court case does he have the opportunity to
> sue me, cost me my job, my credibility and I will lose my family home?
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> AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS Answer:
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> BANG!
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> AMERICAN OFFICERS Answer:
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> BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
> BANG! Click.... (Sounds of reloading) BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
> BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click