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I do not want to demilitarize the police, if we do, we wont be able to deal with individuals with weaponry that was once military grade. if we demilitarize the police, that could potentially cause more casualties in a shooter situation to do the incababilities of the police force

Demilitarizing the police, particularly through initiatives like defunding and redirecting resources, offers a compelling path toward more effective and just public safety. Militarized policing has been linked to increased violence, undermined trust, and disproportionately affects marginalized communities. Evidence shows that focusing on social services and community-based solutions can prevent crime before it occurs, reducing the need for police intervention in the first place.

An instance that raised concerns about security preparedness in first responders is the 2014 Parliament Hill shooting in Ottawa. Despite a gunman attacking the Parliament and killing a soldier, the first responders were primarily unarmed security personnel. Hypothetically, if the security personnel were better equipped in this situation, thanks to funding, a life could have been saved.

Crime rate is all ready spiking so we need to slow it down or stop it by incressing military spending.

I don't believe it is beneficial to demilitarize the police. Police depts need to continue to match any weapons thata might be used against them. Refund the police is required to not only obtain these weapons, but to properly train officers on them and stress the need to de-escilate and work their way up to the weapons.

The police shouldn’t have assault rifles in their vehicles, what if someone stole their car. Not only will a maniac be on the streets in a police vehicle, but the freak would have an armalite rifle too!

Less then 700 people have been shot to death by the police in 2022, which is lower then last few years, and less focused on race or ethnicity.

Less then 700 people have been shot to death by the police in 2022, which is lower then last few years, and less focused on race or ethnicity.

The Moncton Shooting in 2014 is a perfect example of why the RCMP needs to be able to out gun criminals. it was one of the main recommendations made by the government in its report on the shooting.

The problem isn't the weapons and equipment themselves, but how they are used. Having armored vehicles pulling up to a peaceful protest is not proper use.