The debate on "militarization" of American law enforcement has deep history. However, the discussion should now turn to the future of public safety in the United States.
Last month activists and politicians in Northern California pulled the plug on America's best scenario-based SWAT training exercise.
Trump slammed the Obama administration for restricting law enforcement's acquisition of military surplus equipment based on concerns of militarization. He called that "a very strange reason" for keeping life-saving equipment away from officers. "People are shooting at you and some people are worried about how you look,"
Police Academy Instructor Patrick Martin shares 10 tips to help prospective officers meet the rigors of police training.
Proponents of the petition claim that Israeli tactics promote racial bias and militarization of police. Its opponents, including the group Voice for Israel, call those claims false, politically-motivated, and antisemitic.
A statement from Lee County (FL) Sheriff Mike Scott in the hours following the mass shooting in Orlando has drawn mixed reactions from the public.
The Minneapolis Police Department's SWAT team is getting new uniforms to minimize the perception of a "militarized" look.
The Minneapolis Police Department's SWAT team is getting new uniforms to minimize the perception of a "militarized" look. More Here.
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.
To be eligible to purchase controlled equipment, agencies must adopt "robust and specific written policies and protocols" covering not just the use of the federal equipment, but their policing practices in general.