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Tag: Militarization: Page 2
Training
Tampa to Build $5.4 Million Police Shooting Range
Despite one council member's objections, police officers in Tampa, Fla., will once again be able to conduct firearms training inside their city, thanks to a City Council vote to spend nearly $4.8 million on a new police shooting range and firearms training facility.
October 24, 2014
Special Units
Wisconsin Chief Credits MRAP Vehicle with Aiding Peaceful End to Standoff
Not long after police used an armored vehicle acquired from the military to arrest a man authorities said fired an assault rifle at officers, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval poked his head inside a media briefing about the incident Thursday night. “How do they like the tank now?” Koval asked.
October 23, 2014
Patrol
Police Rifles: Why We Carry What We Do
Chief Michael C. Koval of the Madison (Wis.) Police Department recently wrote a post on his blog in response to commentary in a local newspaper regarding whether police need AR-15s. He deftly refutes claims of militarization and presents his perspective as a law enforcement officer.
October 10, 2014
Weapons
Poll: Utah Citizens Favor Military Equipment for Police
A poll conducted recently in Utah shows that the residents of that state support police departments getting surplus military equipment.
September 8, 2014
Patrol
When Did You Get Artillery?
I have yet to hear anyone explain cogently what is meant by "militarization of police." I guess it means you shouldn't have any weapons other than nightsticks and revolvers.
September 2, 2014
Special Units
"Militarization" is Another Word for "Prepared."
American police forces should not be outgunned by the people and groups they are charged with protecting their citizens against.
September 2, 2014
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