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.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No
@9LPRH3W3 days3D
I agree with police allowed to use military grade equipment to save our Australian people and kill the terrorists that come to our country.
Looking at America Numerous studies and instances demonstrate the negative impact of police militarization. A 2017 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that militarized police units are more likely to use force, leading to civilian injuries. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that militarized tactics disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Moreover, the 1033 Program, allowing the transfer of military equipment to police, resulted in instances like the Ferguson protests, where militarized responses escalated tensions. Redirecting resourc… Read more
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes
@9LPCM8V4 days4D
Police do not lack the equipment to deal with the threats they face currently, and escalation of force serves no purpose here - and may indeed backfire as armed criminals now need to themselves bring more firepower to deal with the police threat.
In a terrorist hostage situation, it is not the lack of military grade guns, ammo and armour that prevents police from resolving the situation, any more than it is a lack of access to tanks, submarines or bombers. The same applies for other terrorist attacks such as Bondi stabbings or Bourke Street massacre. The equipment available to police is alread… Read more
@9LN9SFG6 days6D
This could encourage crime and leave the police with less resources to deal with a seriously large crime like terrorism
@9GWBWLJ6mos6MO
The best counter argument to the Yes position on Demilitarize the Police is that it could make police officers less safe and less effective at doing their jobs. Police officers need to be able to protect themselves and the public from dangerous individuals and situations. Military-grade equipment, such as armored vehicles and assault rifles, can help police officers do this safely and effectively. Additionally, police officers often need to de-escalate situations that could turn violent. Military-grade equipment can give police officers the tools they need to do this without using deadly forc… Read more
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
It is important to make sure that the police know how to handle guns to avoid any accidental killing of a suspect.
@9LSXWGP4hrs4H
Even with training, there will always remain an over-zealous or bigoted few who will leap at the chance to harm a civilian.
@9LSXJG74hrs4H
Even with training, there will always remain an over-zealous or bigoted few who will leap at the chance to harm a civilian.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations
Demilitarizing the police promotes community trust, de-escalation, and effective resource allocation. Overreliance on military equipment can strain relations, escalate situations, and divert funds from essential social programs. Investing in community-oriented policing fosters safer environments, strengthens ties between law enforcement and citizens, and addresses the root causes of crime.
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in extreme situations and with strict training on how to use the equipment
@9LG79672wks2W
Yes, but only in response to extreme circumstances where the people using the weapons have strict training on how and when to use the equipment.
yes, but only in specific circumstances such as an attempted coup or other large scale crimes such as terrorism
yes and no I agree with only with strict training on how and when but also if a higher agency can deal with the ssiue then they should not police
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and in extreme stances
Yes, but only to respond to extreme situations and with scrutinous training on how and when to use the equipment.
@9C2KGFR11mos11MO
Yes but with proper training and only in the most dangerous and extreme situations.
it depends on the situations
@9BWTVF912mos12MO
they should get to use tear gas on the criminals
@9BTZD7M12mos12MO
Only if they have been highly trained, have limited access and equipment amount, and have regulations.
@9BRTY9J12mos12MO
No, other than in situations where the higher agencies are not in the vicinity as a last resort option and only after proper training on when and how to use equipment.
@9BQ3PLS12mos12MO
Yes, but it would depend on the extremity of the situation
Depends on like, what police rank I guess and what offences the police deal with, I don't think equipment should be given to every police department only high well trained ons.
@9B5G37C1yr1Y
within special units that have very strict training, like SWAT. not every officer needs military grade weapons, but they should be available if absolutely needed
@99Z6RC21yr1Y
Police should be allowed in very specific extreme situations, but all efforts should be made to contact higher agencies wherever possible.
@99YF5VK1yr1Y
Yes but only with proper training and in response to extreme situations
@99GTTNL1yr1Y
No because, military is higher then police, and police should only be trained to use equipment related to them, Military train for years and years to use 'Military grade equipment' and they should stick with that.
Where special training is provided, e.g. SWAT teams, they should be allowed.
They should only have access to the same weapons as civilians.
@98XSFB91yr1Y
yes but only when there are extreme circumstances like hostage settings or mass shootings
@984C83N1yr1Y
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and only in extreme situations that cannot be handled by a higher agency in a quick and efficient manner.
They should make a Police force cadet program.
@97ZWQ5V1yr1Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations and with serious consequences when used improperly
@97N26XN1yr1Y
yes but if it's something like Smoke grenades flash bangs etc they need to have permission but if it's something serious than no permission is need
@96HTVY32yrs2Y
Yes, but only in resposnse to extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equiptment
@95X4KG22yrs2Y
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations and with stirct training on how and when to use the equipment
@9383K2P2yrs2Y
Yes, with strict training and in extreme situations.
@9352ZTN2yrs2Y
No, and they should be trained how to diffuse situations non-violently
@934Y6662yrs2Y
No, police should not have access to anything denied to the public
Only if they are trained and have refreshment courses every 6month and only in the most extreme situations
@92VD5XH2yrs2Y
Only in extreme situations and with strict training on how to and when to use equipment
@92PZDQ82yrs2Y
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