Watertown, Connecticut, That Hotbed Of Violent Crime, Gets Itself Armored Assault Weapons

I feel so safe, I can't tell you.  I just hope I don't have any overdue books from the Watertown Library.

WATERTOWN, Conn. — When Waterbury's Emergency Response Team set out to arrest two suspects in a home-invasion case early this month, they went in force: Two heavily armored trucks led a convoy of officers to nab the suspects at a house on Laurel Street.

Plus this gem:
"It's a great opportunity for the public to learn about the police and what we do," Molnar said. "It's definitely a big icebreaker with the kids."

Yep, it's all about the children.

Fortunately, law enforcement is scrupulously trained:
Police firearms instructor shoots himself in hand during lesson