Three forces believe that the large areas they cover mean current system of elite firearms officers would be too unhurried in responding to serious gun crimeThree police forces are considering plans to give guns to some uniformed bobbies on the beat in order to respond more quickly to a crisis situation,such as a terrorist attack.
The forces concerned are predominantly rural, and senior officers believe that their geography could mean that the current system of specialist firearms officers could lead to delays in getting them to the scene.
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Source: guardian.co.uk