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What does it mean?
Police warning methods differ between countries.
In plain terms
US police scare; Russian police kill.
What can you take from it?
Safety varies by place.

Where it applies

  • living abroad
  • travel

Putting it to work

  • cultural comparison
  • safety awareness

Questions to consider

  • Is safety always better elsewhere?

Another view

This is anecdotal.

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