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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@9FKMM2T2yrs2Y
Only special units, with the nessecary training, in extreme cirumstances, when all other options have be exhausted.
@9BYBJLV2yrs2Y
yes, with the right training and only if nessisary.
@9BLGQWQ2yrs2Y
Yes, but with strict training and only extreme situations, but it should not be used in every situations.
@8WYK4KF3yrs3Y
@9B5XRKX2yrs2Y
Not really unless if the crime is a big deal.
@99WWPPS2yrs2Y
Only in specific cases, for example a terrorist attack happens and there isn't an anti terror unit or military base nearby, then police should be authorised to use military weapons, otherwise its a strict no for usage in everyday usage
@99SZGY92yrs2Y
Yes, but only in dangerous situations and with experience.
@999RCNH2yrs2Y
it depends on how dangerous the call or thing is
@97VV7LK2yrs2Y
well police may need stuff like high voltage tasers, extended magisines better plated body suits.
@97DHBBDConservative2yrs2Y
I really depends on the threat like a bomb threat escorting someone of importins or a school shouting
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