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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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.
Yes but only in response to extreme situations and strict training.
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.
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
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.
@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
@8YJ6ZGY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations with proper training.
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