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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@96LZ6W7New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but only by certain groups of police that go throught strict training, and only in response to extreme situations
@95YJRW3New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, butt only when the police officers know how to use the equipment and only when they are in an extreme situations.
@92G2HMDNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations, and only done with strict training on how and when to use the equipment.
@8WQQHSQNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Dependent on how bad it is
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but only special units in police departments with extra training should be allowed to use military grade equipment, not just regular officers.
@8PGSFPFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depending on the case or severeness
@9CDDXXJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
I need a better definition of “military grade”
@8YJ6ZGY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations with proper training.
@8XT5R4B3yrs3Y
Back when I was a child, growing up in a family of police officers, cops had the standard equiptment and used it to the best of their knowledge and ability, based on the situation they were about to enter. The weapons they carry are not conducive to the reason(s) they use it, i.e. guns don't kill, people do. It's all about the mindset of the officer, not the weapon. If you have a trigger-happy cop, it's not going to matter what he's/she's carrying
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