Squib, to answer your question - it is pretty simple. Get the facts. They were shot in their arms, chest and back and they had vest.s. They were brought to a hospital that is ¼ mile from the shooting and they are treated and will survive. Whatever word were used to describe their status is insignificant. You are lost in the semantics and are missing the real story. These guys are doing a great job in a city that doesn't support them and half the thugs on the streets are armed because of the idiocy of the liberal politicians who are elected by the millions in NYC and are not supported by 90% of the state. "They are playing martyrs" - no they are what they are - damn good LEO's who are committed to protecting a city that does not support them.
Not sure what your problem is with cops but the NYPD is working in a city that is filled with thugs who are armed because honest citizens lost the right to protect themselves. As youse know thousands of cops at the funerals for the cops shot and killed turned their backs on the mayor - even he doesn't support them. They have a tough job - show a little respect.