Another thing: whoever threw "Molotovs" on cops’ armors gets decreased by 40% with one, so it is still not a wonderful benefit.
Rustler, hunter, teargas, a vehicle that hides your blip...
It's all about fairness, if crims with VIP hours and without DLx can't respawn with armor, why cops should? Law side isn't that outnumbered as you all guys mentioned, I've played early in my GMT and also late-night, every time cops are always more than criminals.