Should Cop killers automatically get the death penalty?

No, I don't think so. As a cop, I would rather see them get life in a maximum security prison without ever having the possibility of parole. Running a case through and getting the death sentence only means he's punished for 8-15 years before he dies. It depends on the state.I would rather leave this world knowing he'll remeber his actions for a L O N G time, say 65 years or so.