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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@B4ND9T9Conservative5 days5D
They are/do anyways. My concern will be when there are legitimate clashes with the public, or legal protests / free speech rallies.
@B2Q85HW3mos3MO
yes but only in response to extreme situations and extreme strict training on when and how to use it.
@9WYDMSD6mos6MO
Yes, but only with strict training and in extreme situations, i do not believe in militarization of the police.
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.
@9FQ4TLX2yrs2Y
With proper training and in extreme situations
@9FM9QN92yrs2Y
No, even if this is for safety, it can create a ruckus too. Military-grade equipment should be handled by the ones who should handle it.
@9V7D8FK7mos7MO
depends on the extremity of the situation. Police must be trained, on how to use the equipment, or higher agencies must step in.
@9V46Q2W7mos7MO
The police should still receive training on how to use the equipment but it should be handled mainly by higher agencies.
@9MHCJ2F11mos11MO
Yes, but officers must have gone through strict training and must understand how and when they should use the equipment. And they can only use it during extreme situations.
@969T38Q3yrs3Y
only guns or pepper spray and only used if needed, any racist officers fired immediately
@9696BZT3yrs3Y
city and provincial police should not be allowed use of military equipment but mounties should be allowed limmited use of military equipment
@966VR273yrs3Y
it depends on the severity of the circumstance
@95YJRW3New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, butt only when the police officers know how to use the equipment and only when they are in an extreme situations.
@95HMVMD3yrs3Y
it's not military grade and when it is nessasary
@9586ZCPRhinoceros3yrs3Y
They should be able to use nukes
Yes, but only in response to extreme, life-threatning situations, in consultation with an independent liason who investigates use of force.
@8ZRFPJK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in extreme situations AND with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
@8XZNFFC3yrs3Y
No, and cut police funding and leave the matter of public safety to the free market.
@8XX6B843yrs3Y
No, police should not have to use military grade equipment on regular citizens, they should have adequate training.
@8VHSQK84yrs4Y
What does military grade equipment even mean?
@8SCWFQW4yrs4Y
No it’s dangerous for citizens
@8S29WLW4yrs4Y
Yes, only in extreme situations and with extremely careful and strict training on how to use them and when to know an extreme situation is happening.
@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.
Depends on the area and amount of crime and responsibility
@9B55SJD2yrs2Y
they don't already so no I guess?
@99S4GZV2yrs2Y
yes, but only in extreme situations in which they try as hard as possible to avoid and damage or harm to property or people
@8WD36Z54yrs4Y
Yes all the time, RPGS!!!
@8VYFWHH4yrs4Y
only if their trained and in certian situations.
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