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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsCriminal Issues4yrs ago

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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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 @8ZRND8Banswered…3yrs3Y

Only specific people in the force, but with safety checks for them and rules such as camera's when the items are being used. Only most trusted people in the force

 @93S334Yanswered…3yrs3Y

depends on training levels

 @93JPSKNanswered…3yrs3Y

it depends in what circumstances

 @8XR8DQ2answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, "Military Grade" isn't some kind of violence ending work of god. It's just surplus equipment that would otherwise be sold to civilians/collectors, gather dust or be destroyed.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

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Yes

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No

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No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

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Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

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No, and abolish the police

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