Militarization of police refers to the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. This includes the use of armored vehicles, assault rifles, flashbang grenades, sniper rifles, and SWAT teams. Proponents argue that this equipment increases officers’ safety and enables them to better protect the public and other first responders. Opponents argue that police forces which received military equipment were more likely to have violent encounters with the public.
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@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
I believe it would be nice for the police departments to have such upgrades but instead of purchasing new weapons do something like the US in which old/ no longer needed weapons are passed down to PDs which is beneficial instead of purchasing or wasting old equipment. However, ensure that these officers are receiving the proper training and handling of these equipment.
they shouldn't be allowed to use military grade equipment because although it is unlikely there is still a chance for it to get stolen and used for robberies and possibly hurting people.
@9FM2MJ92yrs2Y
depends on the situation they're in
Yes but only in response to extreme situations and strict training.
@9586ZCPRhinoceros3yrs3Y
They should be able to use nukes
No, but if necessary yes
no because that gives the police force power to inflict racial inequality, more people of skin would be dying because of an "misunderstanding" on the cops behalf.
@8WBGNZ24yrs4Y
Provided proper training for when it comes to military equipment. In the case of a very gruesome situation only higher positions should be in charge of such force and exercise
@8THYJHNConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations and training to ensure the equipment is used carefully and correctly.
Yes, only in severe situations. Example: mass terrorism event, and where they are working along side special units of the military as backup in these events.
Yes but it must be used in extreme situation by well trained trained policed team
@8PFTBZ44yrs4Y
Depends on the level of the crime
@9CM3CQC2yrs2Y
If it is an extreme situation and the police needs to be involved then they should be very strictly trained on how to use the equipment
I don't have much education on this topic
if you arm a organization like police with military grade equipment the forces they come against will also begin arming with deadlier weaponry in an never ending cycle.
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