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.
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Response rates from 298 Nepean voters.
45% Yes |
55% No |
30% Yes |
47% No |
8% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
8% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
6% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
1% No, and abolish the police |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 298 Nepean voters.
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Unique answers from Nepean voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B324X4F3wks3W
There have been many instances in which police officers abuse their power and take advantage of local citizens. I feel like it isn't safe and should be trusted by higher agencies.
@B2Q85HW1mo1MO
yes but only in response to extreme situations and extreme strict training on when and how to use it.
@9WYDMSD4mos4MO
Yes, but only with strict training and in extreme situations, i do not believe in militarization of the police.
@9VCSG6K5mos5MO
I believe that the police should have access to a certain grade of weapons depending on the situation. Tanks and explosives should be left to military, I think that assault rifles should be allowed to trained officers.
@9HW52K81yr1Y
Police should be completely abolished, and citizens should be permitted to use military grade equipment for personal protection
@9HH9CJQ1yr1Y
yes but with strict traning on how and when to use the equipment and also only in responses to extreme situations.
@9H6GJSN1yr1Y
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.
@9H6FNPT1yr1Y
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
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