Tag: Militarization

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CA Governor Reviewing Recommendations for Changing Police Protest Response
The advisors recommended that police not wear military-style helmets or use armored vehicles during protests to minimize a “militaristic presence.”
October 14, 2020
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Senate Rejects Strict Restrictions on Program that Transfers Surplus Military Equipment to Police
Sen. Inhofe said the rejected amendment sponsored by Schatz would have gone too far and would have made the Pentagon program “virtually impossible to use.”
July 22, 2020
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Police Militarization: An Argument in Favor of LBVs, APCs, and 1033
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.
February 14, 2020
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Killing Urban Shield
Last month activists and politicians in Northern California pulled the plug on America's best scenario-based SWAT training exercise.
April 2, 2019
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IACP 2018: Watching Trump's Speech to Law Enforcement
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,"
October 10, 2018
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How To Survive the Police Academy
Police Academy Instructor Patrick Martin shares 10 tips to help prospective officers meet the rigors of police training.
August 7, 2018
What does it take to succeed as a police recruit while at the academy? Here are some tips.
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North Carolina City Prohibits Police Training Exchanges with Israel
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.
April 18, 2018
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Florida Sheriff Challenges Obama on Militarization of Police After Orlando Massacre
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.
June 16, 2016
Lee County (FL) Sheriff Mike Scott (Photo: Facebook)
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Video: Minneapolis SWAT Dumping Camo Uniforms to Minimize Militarized Look
The Minneapolis Police Department's SWAT team is getting new uniforms to minimize the perception of a "militarized" look.
March 1, 2016
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Minneapolis SWAT Dumping Camo Uniforms to Minimize Militarized Look
The Minneapolis Police Department's SWAT team is getting new uniforms to minimize the perception of a "militarized" look. More Here.
March 1, 2016
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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)
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Obama Restricts Law Enforcement Access to Some Military Surplus Gear
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.
May 18, 2015
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