There are a lot fewer staff around than TV would have you believe. You would need basically 1-on-1 supervision until the drug wore off, which is very resource intensive compared to a one-time intervention.

I mean, is that not what they all did?

Put a thermometer in plain view and tape your phone number to the window as a backup in case someone is unable to see the thermometer, or your AC has malfunctioned and there is an actual issue.

I’ve heard anecdotes of soldiers having a bullet stopped by a medkit, field manual, or other fortuitous kit they kept in their pockets. With enough bullets fired and enough soldiers wearing crosses there must have been at least one who had a hefty enough cross in just the right place to catch a bullet which would otherwise have been fatal.

Edit: …or enough bullets fired at children I guess https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/human-interest/9-yo-boys-crucifix-necklace-stops-stray-bullet-from-penetrating-his-chest-saving-his-life/articleshow/127627714.html

Mouse and keyboard is superior to a controller in almost every aspect. There are probably some games or types of games where a controller is more responsive, but I doubt they are the majority. If you have a machine that already has a mouse and keyboard, the market for controllers then becomes restricted to that niche where it actually offers a benefit.