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Many police can and do carry their own firearms. I could see a rural or just general chud cop carrying a 1911, which is 7+1.
Good knowledge. Real it is
Makes it a bit easier to gauge if you're feeling lucky, punk.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol#Users
Wikipedia lists some use by SWAT and such but it doesn't mention any normal police use in the US.