The militarization of local law enforcement is not a new trend. Since 1990, Congress has authorized the Pentagon to transfer Defense Department equipment to federal and state agencies, while local SWAT and police agencies received mine-resistant vehicles, assault rifles and even grenade launchers. Several former high-ranking police officials have come out against the practice, including Stephen Downing of the LAPD, who discusses the issue with Ameera David RT News.
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:40:13 +0000
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