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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@9GYC866Conservative1yr1Y
Street patrol police should not but if there are lives in danger they should use what ever equipment can help the people at risk which in some cases means using military grade equipment
@9QQGY8RConservative10mos10MO
There are many cases where so-called "military grade" equipment may be neseccary, but we can reduce the need for any police by allowing the people to bear arms.
@96CX5Z3Conservative3yrs3Y
depends on the situation the department is in
@8VBTYQ9Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes, with more strict training on when to use them. And the citizenry who are law abiding should be allowed to concealed carry and use their firearms to protect themselves with less strict consequences against self defence that can't be proven as strongly. Innocent unless proven guilty. Public owned body cams should be allowed anywhere and everywhere and police body cams must be mandatory.
@8THYJHNConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations and training to ensure the equipment is used carefully and correctly.
@99KRYF5Conservative2yrs2Y
yes with strict training and they sholud be uesd only in extreme situations
@9942TSXConservative2yrs2Y
if there is a military grde threat than yes
@97DHBBDConservative2yrs2Y
I really depends on the threat like a bomb threat escorting someone of importins or a school shouting
@8DB9N4Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and in response to extreme situations
@8RS88C24yrs4Y
Police are civilians and should have the same access to equipment as the general public.
@5G638ZV3yrs3Y
Yes, but civilians should have access to the same equipment as law enforcement.
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the same weapons are accessible to the American people as well, and that police are properly trained and regulated.
@8VPTNF44yrs4Y
Depends on the department and the size of the city. But mostly I'd say yes
@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.
@8XXLTYK3yrs3Y
Yes but only if it is necessary and then need proper training
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after strict training, and in response to extreme situations.
@8CN7P7L4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they have military training or a military background
@8Z2K5WB3yrs3Y
Military-grade just means made by the lowest bidder.
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