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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Response rates from 45.1k Australia voters.
40% Yes |
60% No |
26% Yes |
52% No |
8% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
7% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
6% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
0% No, and abolish the police |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9T6W4G63mos3MO
Yes, but only in response to extreme situation, and with extensive and strict training on how and when to use the equipment
@9SQ56QG4mos4MO
if local police are to use them, only use them in response on extreme situations when external and higher agencies of help are too far away from the point of contact.
@9JXWGCD10mos10MO
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
@9VMMG4X2mos2MO
add a separate government department for homeland security as a middle between the police and the adf
@9LG79679mos9MO
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.
@9KD5WJV10mos10MO
yes, but only in specific circumstances such as an attempted coup or other large scale crimes such as terrorism
@9BWVCX92yrs2Y
it depends on the situations
@9BTZD7M2yrs2Y
Only if they have been highly trained, have limited access and equipment amount, and have regulations.
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