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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@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No
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While demilitarizing the police may seem appealing, it is essential to consider the potential consequences of such a move. Police officers often find themselves in dangerous and high-pressure situations where having access to specific equipment, such as body armor and tactical vehicles, can be crucial for their safety and the safety of others. In addition, demilitarizing the police may leave them ill-equipped to deal with certain types of crime, such as terrorism or active shooter situations. Rather than simply stripping police departments of their military-grade equipment, it may be more productive to focus on improving training and accountability measures to ensure that police officers use these tools responsibly and appropriately.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
@Holden18Alliance for Germany 7mos7MO
According to a report by the National Institute of Justice, the militarization of police has led to an increase in the use of force by law enforcement officers. The report found that police use of military equipment does not result in a crime reduction or an increase in officer safety. Instead, it can lead to a breakdown of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Furthermore, a study conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union found that police departments that received military equipment from the federal government were more likely to use force against civilians, par… Read more
@8V6XYSB3yrs3Y
Yes, and merge the police department with the military
@8R2V4494yrs4Y
Yes; but only in response to extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
@8TP6QKS3yrs3Y
Only if that equipment is also freely available to private citizens
@8YRQFLL3yrs3Y
I agree with the 2nd and 3rd.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be used only in response to extreme situations and should be handled with better training.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should be used only in extreme cases and should be handled with better training.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be used only in extreme cases and should be handled with better training.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should only be used in extreme cases and should be provided with better training.
@8YRQH433yrs3Y
Both with extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment.
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@Matt-Palmerchuck2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as American civilians have access to the same equipment.
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@88LK76J2yrs2Y
No and abolish all law enforcement.
@88LK76J3yrs3Y
No, and abolish the police Temporarily
@tasibuttel3yrs3Y
No, if the military equipment needs to be involved I don't think it should be in the hands of the police but rather the swat and/or national guard.
@8XT5R4B3yrs3Y
Back when I was a child, growing up in a family of police officers, cops had the standard equiptment and used it to the best of their knowledge and ability, based on the situation they were about to enter. The weapons they carry are not conducive to the reason(s) they use it, i.e. guns don't kill, people do. It's all about the mindset of the officer, not the weapon. If you have a trigger-happy cop, it's not going to matter what he's/she's carrying
@8Z2K5WB3yrs3Y
Military-grade just means made by the lowest bidder.
@2JR74ZM3yrs3Y
The police should be restricted to the equipment available on the civilian market.
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after strict training, and in response to extreme situations.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations, and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
On a Daily Basis, No. But if they're used only in response to extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment, then Yes.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
No, if they're used on a Daily Basis. But if they're used only in response to extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment, then Yes.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
No, higher agencies should handle extreme situations with specialized training and equipment. However, if police departments are given strict training on how and when to use the equipment, and will only use military-grade equipment in response to extreme situations like the higher agencies with specialized training and equipment, then Yes.
@clementismyname2yrs2Y
Yes, but only the SWAT team should have access to it in emergencies in which they are called in.
@8WCXMPV3yrs3Y
Yes, they should be trained more extensively on how and when to use it. They should also only use it in dire situations
@8WT4VQ63yrs3Y
That's why you have a choice to rank up and be in the military
@8ZGPKM93yrs3Y
yes only if they are trained and its need and and also if they are in danger for there life
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the same weapons are accessible to the American people as well, and that police are properly trained and regulated.
@8Q8RMZF4yrs4Y
No, having police in our community roaming around with such equiment would cause people want to rob them and if they get robbed and it gets into the wrong hands then someone dumb would use that stuff to sell or try and use on other people putting our whole community at risk
@5G638ZV3yrs3Y
Yes, but civilians should have access to the same equipment as law enforcement.
@6VB5B4J2yrs2Y
No, civilian law enforcement shouldn't be equipped with anything that a law abiding citizen couldn't own (excluding NFA items).
@Legolass3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if citizens are also allowed to use military grade equipment.
@6T6Y4L24yrs4Y
No, but allow them to be armed
@7LPHL2F4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations with strict training on how and when to use the equipment.
@8CN7P7L4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they have military training or a military background
@8DB9N4Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and in response to extreme situations
@RickStewart3yrs3Y
In a just country, where the government is not persecuting its own citizens, no military grade equipment will be necessary for law enforcement to do its job, which is to serve and protect.
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
No, and non-emergency law enforcement officers should not carry lethal weapons at all.
@8JXN2T64yrs4Y
If we are going to have police who don't have to follow rule of law, then they must be able to use the same grade weapons that are legal to any other private citizen. Since I think all weapons should be legal for all citizens per the original intent of 2A, this presents a need for a lot of change.
@8PTQ54W4yrs4Y
No, if the situation requires military grade weapons then someone more suitable than the police should be called in
@8PWXW4S3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in the most extreme situations and with the proper training
@8RF85ML3yrs3Y
Yes, "military grade" is designed to make this equipment sound unreasonable. Police with inadequate equipment put themselves at greater risk and make poorer decisions.
@8RS88C24yrs4Y
Police are civilians and should have the same access to equipment as the general public.
@8SDQZ4H4yrs4Y
depends how long you have been working for
@8T9D7X52yrs2Y
Yes, but get rid of grants incentivizing use of military grade equipment and restrict firearms to pistols, shotguns and sub-machine guns.
@lucasnat0r3yrs3Y
Yes but only if the citizens are allowed based on the second amendment.
@8TWBTT93yrs3Y
Sure, as long as they are trained properly and thoroughly and the situation calls for it. Someone who stole a candy bar from Walmart shouldn't be held at gunpoint with an M1911 pistol.
@8V6W2G23yrs3Y
no just the military training
@8V3VYRH3yrs3Y
If the police were allowed to use military equipment then they should've joined the military not the police.
@8VP35YM3yrs3Y
No they may get too power hungry.
@8VPTNF43yrs3Y
Depends on the department and the size of the city. But mostly I'd say yes
@8W24N593yrs3Y
Depends on what they are using it on.
@8W6B6J23yrs3Y
Yes, but U.S citizens should also be allowed to use military grade equipment
@8W72TMF3yrs3Y
They should have to be certified
@8W8WFZ53yrs3Y
Yes, but they need to have very strict training on how and when to use the equipment, and should only be used in extreme situations where the common equipment is not sufficient to keep them safe.
@8WRKRDY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in extreme situations and with intense training.
@8WRKRXL3yrs3Y
depending on the siutation yes, but if the people are protesting for something the police shouldn't be allowed to use such weapons.
@8X5YTFK3yrs3Y
depending on what they are doing like say protecting a building or something yes but for every day use no
@8X8FW3X3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in extreme situations and only those with strict training should be allowed to use it.
@8X8VVSN3yrs3Y
yes and no depends on what equipment
@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.
@8XM9TJS3yrs3Y
only if absolutely necessary
@8XNW2C43yrs3Y
yes, but only in extreme situations and with lots of training
@8XPB39B3yrs3Y
Yes but only when extremely necessary like if there was to be another terror attack
@8XXLTYK3yrs3Y
Yes but only if it is necessary and then need proper training
@8YJB9ST3yrs3Y
depends what the situation is
@8YJ6ZGY3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations with proper training.
@8YF4BR73yrs3Y
Yes, but only if approved by higher agencies in case they cant reach the area in time.
@8ZD5RNT3yrs3Y
I don't think that they need to use high expense explosives and other misses/dangerous military equipment but for certain occasions depending on what they may need some kind of high powered semi or auto assault rifle or other guns.
@8ZDTRL73yrs3Y
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and also when the governor of the state gives the okay to do so
@8PYMW624yrs4Y
Police should have access to all equipment but should require a military background or military type of training even if they didn't have access.
@93HNT692yrs2Y
Yes, they should be trained to know how to use it to its intended use, they should be able to have the upper hand to protect our LEOs and be more powerful to the criminals.
@92X5HLD3yrs3Y
Yes, and all police should be privatized
@9229SCK3yrs3Y
The amount of police brutality has risen through the years. The police should be taught the right way without the privilege of military weapons.
@9334YP33yrs3Y
Excepting the sheriff's department, all police departments should be abolished and replaced by civil militias. Private citizens should be freely able to acquire, own and use military grade equipment.
@93HTZPV2yrs2Y
Yes as the equipment is bought cheaply from the military. Reduce unnecessary spending.
@8YYBYBH3yrs3Y
Hell no, they are already shooting people and arresting them, and framing them for no reason. SO I don't think giving the military-grade equipment is a good idea at all, if they want to use that stuff go to the military!! Sign up, but they should never be allowed to get their hands on the military-grade equipment, ever.
@92ZT2NT3yrs3Y
Yes, but with strict training and only using them in extreme life threatening situations only.
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