For many officers, Saturday’s attack on Dallas police headquarters was the latest proof that they’re under siege — and further evidence that they need more weapons to combat the threats against them.
Attack on Dallas Police Reloads Debate Over Officers' Firepower
For many officers, Saturday’s attack on Dallas police headquarters was the latest proof that they’re under siege — and further evidence that they need more weapons to combat the threats against them.
June 15, 2015
SWAT officers are often equipped with tools that police critics say should be restricted to military use. (Photo: File Photo)
But critics say arming officers with military-style equipment only escalates tensions in the communities they serve.
The public often underestimates the danger officers face, Dallas Police Association vice president Frederick Frazier told the Dallas Morning News .