Well, I can agree on that. But what stops you from simply coordinating with a 2nd unit in those 1% of times that you're talking about?
Obviously, sometimes you won't know until it's too late, but that's what the gun is for, right? The 1% of the 1%.
I can understand your argument for keeping officers (and suspects) safe by pairing up officers. But I still think it's more feasible in some departments than others.
I'm done. It's a simple thing. 2 people in a car instead of 1.