thing is, I know a lot of people who just cheat using methods that wont be mentioned, to remove the blur, making it useless.
Tear gas is typically only used in hostage situations, but I know it has been used outside of that. While I agree it's slightly op, imo, it's the duration of the smoke and blur that needs toning down.
Rebels outnumber police 2:1 on the server if it's full. So when police are responding, they are 9/10 times looking to be outnumbered 2:1 or higher. How do you stop 4-6 rebels assaulting cities etc with LMG/DMR/Assault Rifles when you're only 2-4, and half of your force only have SMG's?
Yes tactics, skill and teamwork are the primary attributes, but end of the day, the Police are always out-gunned and out numbered. Tear gas can HELP, but it isn't a I-Win button. And it's only available to SGT's and above. SPC that have, it must get authorisation before use from high ranking officers.
A lot of people seem to be forgetting that the police are supposed to be better equipped and geared, because rebels have the advantage of numbers, surprise and guerilla tactics. But the truth is, rebels are better equipped, with stronger weapons, vehicles and have the number advantage as well as surprise and guerilla tactics.
It wasn't long ago I saw a certain rebel attacking Kavala with a AH-99 Apache Attack Helicopter. But that's another story.