Don’t forget that, at least for the us, we give them billions of dollars with the requirement that they buy American made weapons. This results in the politicians ability to hide behind job creation and business profitability. While funneling tax payer money to the military industrial complex resulting in more wars or special operations. Instead of schools, healthcare, housing, renewable energies, exploration

Just for some numbers to go with that statement https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/RL33222

Edit: adding a bit more

You don’t want to get caught on your body cam talking about the shooting with others. It’s sop to get these officers back to home base where the union lawyers get first dibs to organize thoughts and statements. 3 days later the report gets written and what do you know magic phrases like “feared for my life” get sprinkled in.