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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Response rates from 63.9k Canada voters.
43% Yes |
57% No |
28% Yes |
50% No |
9% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
7% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
6% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
1% No, and abolish the police |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9WYDMSD2mos2MO
Yes, but only with strict training and in extreme situations, i do not believe in militarization of the police.
@9VCSG6K3mos3MO
I believe that the police should have access to a certain grade of weapons depending on the situation. Tanks and explosives should be left to military, I think that assault rifles should be allowed to trained officers.
@9HW52K812mos12MO
Police should be completely abolished, and citizens should be permitted to use military grade equipment for personal protection
@9HH9CJQ1yr1Y
yes but with strict traning on how and when to use the equipment and also only in responses to extreme situations.
@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
I believe it would be nice for the police departments to have such upgrades but instead of purchasing new weapons do something like the US in which old/ no longer needed weapons are passed down to PDs which is beneficial instead of purchasing or wasting old equipment. However, ensure that these officers are receiving the proper training and handling of these equipment.
@9H6FNPT1yr1Y
well if you give a currupt cop millitary grade gun then theyll use ot for bad if a situation gets to thag point just let the millatary deal with it
@9H5JCH81yr1Y
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.
@9GYC8661yr1Y
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
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