Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Only for big problems if there are big problems then yes

Yes, with strict training so they know how to use it but also just in specific situations.

I feel both: yes, but only in response to extreme situations with extremely strict training on how and when to use the equipment, but also no, because we already have the FBI.

yes in response to extreme situations and be heavily trained on how and when to use equipment, invalid use of equipment on people should cause termination or suspension too.

Police Should be able to use military grade equipment when it comes to dealing with mafias or gangs.

Yes and no, but I feel like it would be nice for them to use military so they're more prepared for like an even more dangerous criminal, or if the police are chasing this person on highway. What I want to say I'm not for it but I'm not against it.

Way too vague on what classifies as military equipment; tanks, absolutely not, but powerful breaching charges, okay.

There should be special training involved for a few individuals, but mainly should handly by more higher specialized

What constitutes "military grade"? They have C8 carbines, riot gear, and armoured vehicles. If that is insufficient to handle a problem, the military reserves should be utilized.

Yes, but they have to go to school to learn all the different parts of the machine and how to operate it properly. They also only should use it in extreme situations.

1. Only in response to extreme situations. 2. With strict train on how and when to use the equipment.

They should be trained how and when to use them in high-risk situations at the right time for acts of terrorism or high criminal Insurgencies if Marshallah spend declared but access to Tangson heavy artillery julia fighter jets or anything High military grade which realistically should be only is for actual warfare as a not rebellions terrorist or criminal Insurgencies weapons like that should not be given to the police

Only if necessary and should never be used to cause bodily harm to anybody they can’t deem to be a threat

Yes but only in extreme situations and should have strict training and when to use the equipment, being able to be bestowed by certain officials.

If the department has more dangerous prisenours or is in a more dangerous area but I think they should always have some on hand in case.

No, use three tiered approach for severity of crime. Military when necessary, Police, community based responders for non-violent calls.

Only if: 1. They have strict training on how and when to use the equipment. Also these kinds of issues should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment.

Yes, but only once the issue of Police Brutality and Police Misconduct in that district is sufficiently low; districts with high rates of Police Complaints do not get such a right.

I think only swat police are allowed because they're there to do something more dangerous then regular police work.

I feel like they should only be allowed to in controlled areas, since I have seen many cases where police will use lethal force on a person not fighting back

Yes and No. It fully depends on what is happing. Like if it's something like the Killdozer then yes because that was really bad, But if it's just some guy that stole a purse then no.

i think if police departments need this they should either go through major training to use it and only be aloud to have access to it in extreme situations and if the situation is that bad i dont think the cops should be handling it there should be people in higher levels to deal with the situation

yes, as long as they're not using military grade weapons. military grade protection is reasonable, though.

Specific tasks forces used should be allowed military equiptment however, it would go to no use with regular patrol officers.

Extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies, but if the most extreme situations happen or if the higher agencies couldnt make it, then they should.

military grade means cheapest contract bid... military grade, as it pertains to equipment, is kind of an insult.lol

yes but with strict traning on how and when to use the equipment and also only in responses to extreme situations.

I believe it would be nice for the police departments to have such upgrades but instead of purchasing new weapons do something like the US in which old/ no longer needed weapons are passed down to PDs which is beneficial instead of purchasing or wasting old equipment. However, ensure that these officers are receiving the proper training and handling of these equipment.

well if you give a currupt cop millitary grade gun then theyll use ot for bad if a situation gets to thag point just let the millatary deal with it

they shouldn't be allowed to use military grade equipment because although it is unlikely there is still a chance for it to get stolen and used for robberies and possibly hurting people.

Street patrol police should not but if there are lives in danger they should use what ever equipment can help the people at risk which in some cases means using military grade equipment

Yes, but only in an extreme situation. They must have strict training on how and when to use equipment. Also, only have the ability to use these weapons when higher agencies aren't available or convenient for time.

Yes, but only in response to extremes situations and with strict training on when and how to use the equipment and should only fall onto the police if the military is unavailable. Authorised only by the premiere of the province (federal prime minister if premiere is found incompetent).

Yes, but only if they have the proper training on how and when to use the equipment, and only allowing the police to use it in extreme situations.

With proper training and in extreme situations

depends on who or what they are dealing with

well it depends, because the police in canada sometimes have automatic rifles, most of the time its just a glock. but i believe that the police should be alowed to have military grade backup weapons, incase of a bad cituation, this includes, M4, potensial AUP, and some other stuff, but not explosives, like rockey launchers and things like that and also artilery.

No, even if this is for safety, it can create a ruckus too. Military-grade equipment should be handled by the ones who should handle it.

depends on the situation they're in

No, and there should be much more extensive training to become a police officer

Yes only if need be.

Only special units, with the nessecary training, in extreme cirumstances, when all other options have be exhausted.

What equipment? Military grade weapons? Armour?

Depends on certain situations their in

Yes, but with strict training on how to use and to use and only in extreme situations

yes under certain circumstances with proper training

Depends how big the town or city is

No, thats an absolutely horrible idea.

No because the citizenship cant own them so there no need for the authorities to possess them

If they can pay for it and consumers want to buy it

No, short of a major uprising this would constitute a major breach of the mandate to protect and serve.

Military equipment doesn't mean weapons. The military has made wide strides in surveillance and facial recon ignition software; no reason why police can't use them.

Yes, only focusing for flashbang grenades, sniper rifles, assault weapons & SWAT teams and for response to extreme situations.

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations (EXTREMELY violent riots, terrorist attacks, etc.) and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment. Should not be given all equipment though (some should only be handled by higher agencies)

yes, but only in respnse of extreme situations and should be strictly trained how to use the equipment

Yes but with extreme specialized training, very specialized circumstances, as a last resort, and harsh penalties for misuse or abuse

Police currently have better grade equipment than the Military. "Military grade" is garbage and underfunded

No they shouldn't Militaries equipment is not safe for situations like murders and suicides' It is not safe to use on people, Should stay with the Military

Yes, but only certain pieces of equipment and only in response to drastic circumstances through specific groups, example Tac Team, RCMP ERT, SWAT Ect.

They are/do anyways. My concern will be when there are legitimate clashes with the public, or legal protests / free speech rallies.

Yes, but not even the military can freely use their own equipment without some sort of approval from the government. Police must receive mandatory training and establish a policy clearly outlining the "rules of engagement" requiring the use of such equipment under very strict criteria. Further, prior to such use, must receive approval by municipal or government officials. In other words, they can't be "suited and booted" 24/7.

Yes, protective gear should be allowed regularly, but the more harmful equipment should be reserved for extreme situations.

Military-grade protective equipment: yes, keep officers safe. Military-grade weaponry and tactics: no, this is entirely unnecessary.

define military grade equipment, because i own "military grade equipment" i think that we as canadians should have better access to higher grade equipment, due to most of our military tech being outdated as it is (we still use ww2 handguns as standard issue)