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.
The police and military should be separated. If needed, the police should call in the military.
No, not until we are ensuring that our police all have to receive a university degree for their police certificate.
Yes but In dealing with terrorist attacks.
Yes, if it is a federal police department
Certain country's will require this but Australia would not
Yes, but only high ranking cops should be able to use the equipment.
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