Militarization of police refers to the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. This includes the use of armored vehicles, assault rifles, flashbang grenades, sniper rifles, and SWAT teams. Proponents argue that this equipment increases officers’ safety and enables them to better protect the public and other first responders. Opponents argue that police forces which received military equipment were more likely to have violent encounters with the public.
59% Yes |
41% No |
45% Yes |
35% No |
7% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
5% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
7% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
1% No, and abolish the police |
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See how importance of “Demilitarize the Police” has changed over time for 20.6k France voters.
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Unique answers from France users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Complaints be made by new government law and when hits the marks is death pending on results I can complete the formal complaints is increase with NZ and UK police more scanner is scam is important Inc
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the equipment's of handling by the police rules courts cases and under surveillances camera footages and frauds in the mess up given a government alone address
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yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and only in response to extreme situations
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