Some people believe that if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is often believed by a few sections of society that the

violence

rate will rise if

police

authorities carry a weapon.

However

, some

people

, including myself, completely disagree with

this

view. I feel that to reduce the

crime

rate and protect themselves; Policemen should carry guns or other safety weapons. The primary reason behind carrying a gun is to deter criminal acts. Thieves or criminals would think twice or be scared before commencing any

crime

if they know that

police

officer around them are armed.

As a result

,

violence

and

crime

will significantly reduce in society.

For example

, a robber might stop his criminal thought if he is afraid of

police

officials

carrying guns could shoot him from a long distance. Contrary to

this

, failure to carry a weapon might give offenders a strong advantage in terms of their ability to commit

violence

without any corresponding risk. Another reason is that

police

officers can protect themselves and

people

from dangerous situations. Certainly, many criminals keep various harmful and life-threatening weapons, which they can use against not only

police

persons but

also

citizens.

Therefore

, if there were no safety precautions for

police

officials

, there, as well as

people

's lives, could have come at a risk.

For instance

, in many terror attacks globally, the terrorist killed innocent citizens and

police

officers.

Hence

, in

such

circumstances, to save innocent lives, carrying a gun is a necessary precaution for

police

officials

. In conclusion,

although

some

people

oppose carrying weapons by

police

officers in fear of

violence

, I completely disagree. In my view, to control and reduce the

crime

rate as well as to save

people

and own life,

Police

officials

should carry a gun.