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.
@clementismyname7mos
Yes, but only the SWAT team should have access to it in emergencies in which they are called in.
@7555FX57mos
Yes, as long as American civilians have access to the same equipment.
@93HTZPV8mos
Yes as the equipment is bought cheaply from the military. Reduce unnecessary spending.
@93HNT698mos
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.
@8T9D7X58mos
Yes, but get rid of grants incentivizing use of military grade equipment and restrict firearms to pistols, shotguns and sub-machine guns.
@6VB5B4J8mos
No, civilian law enforcement shouldn't be equipped with anything that a law abiding citizen couldn't own (excluding NFA items).
@88LK76J8mos
No and abolish all law enforcement.
@92YHQCV8mos
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.
@92YHQCV8mos
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.
@92YHQCV8mos
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.
@92YHQCV8mos
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations, and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
@Legolass9mos
Yes, but only if citizens are also allowed to use military grade equipment.
@9334YP39mos
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.
@92ZT2NT9mos
Yes, but with strict training and only using them in extreme life threatening situations only.
@92X5HLD9mos
Yes, and all police should be privatized
@9229SCK10mos
The amount of police brutality has risen through the years. The police should be taught the right way without the privilege of military weapons.
@8ZGPKM911mos
yes only if they are trained and its need and and also if they are in danger for there life
@8ZDTRL711mos
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
@8ZD5RNT12mos
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.
@RickStewart12mos
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.
@5G638ZV12mos
Yes, but civilians should have access to the same equipment as law enforcement.
@8Z2K5WB12mos
Military-grade just means made by the lowest bidder.
@8YYBYBH1yr
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.
@8YRQH431yr
Both with extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment.
@8YRQFLL1yr
I agree with the 2nd and 3rd.
@8YF4BR71yr
Yes, but only if approved by higher agencies in case they cant reach the area in time.
@8YJB9ST1yr
depends what the situation is
@8YJ6ZGY1yr
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations with proper training.
Deleted1yr
Yes, but it should only be used in extreme cases and should be provided with better training.
@8PWXW4S1yr
Yes, but only in the most extreme situations and with the proper training
Deleted1yr
Yes, but it should be used only in extreme cases and should be handled with better training.
@8XXLTYK1yr
Yes but only if it is necessary and then need proper training
@8XT5R4B1yr
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
Deleted1yr
Yes, but it should be used only in response to extreme situations and should be handled with better training.
Deleted1yr
Yes, but they should be used only in extreme cases and should be handled with better training.
@8XPB39B1yr
Yes but only when extremely necessary like if there was to be another terror attack
@8XNW2C41yr
yes, but only in extreme situations and with lots of training
@8XM9TJS1yr
only if absolutely necessary
@8XH4JKP1yr
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.
@8X8VVSN1yr
yes and no depends on what equipment
@8X8FW3X1yr
Yes, but only in extreme situations and only those with strict training should be allowed to use it.
@8X5YTFK1yr
depending on what they are doing like say protecting a building or something yes but for every day use no
@tasibuttel1yr
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.
@8RF85ML1yr
Yes, "military grade" is designed to make this equipment sound unreasonable. Police with inadequate equipment put themselves at greater risk and make poorer decisions.
@8TWBTT91yr
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.
@8WT4VQ61yr
That's why you have a choice to rank up and be in the military
@8WRKRDY1yr
Yes, but only in extreme situations and with intense training.
@8WRKRXL1yr
depending on the siutation yes, but if the people are protesting for something the police shouldn't be allowed to use such weapons.
@8WCXMPV1yr
Yes, they should be trained more extensively on how and when to use it. They should also only use it in dire situations
