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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@9FB5ZM9Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but with strict training on how to use and to use and only in extreme situations
@9F992B4Libertarian2yrs2Y
No because the citizenship cant own them so there no need for the authorities to possess them
Yes, but only if the military cannot be in the area at a certain time or make it in time for a certain situation
@8YG45TJLibertarian3yrs3Y
As long as we have access to the same equipment
@8R4ZV6DLibertarian4yrs4Y
Strict training and only used in serious situations
Depends on the area and amount of crime and responsibility
@8XXLTYK3yrs3Y
Yes but only if it is necessary and then need proper training
@5G638ZV3yrs3Y
Yes, but civilians should have access to the same equipment as law enforcement.
@8RS88C24yrs4Y
Police are civilians and should have the same access to equipment as the general public.
@8XH4JKP3yrs3Y
Military equipment should only be used if necessary. If the time comes that military equipment is needed to be used the police need proper training and know when and when not to use such weapons.
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after strict training, and in response to extreme situations.
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