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.
65% Yes |
35% No |
46% Yes |
28% No |
11% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
6% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
9% 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 2.7k Brazil voters.
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Unique answers from Brazil users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9JNGKL73mos3MO
as an auxiliary force, Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment and only in response to extreme situations, ideally, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment, police should be brought in for this task when more boots in the ground are needed
@99YHSG41yr1Y
The provider of new Zealand police can upload the equipment of guns and weapons with the tanks and armed defends squads with president Donald trump he decided to decrease
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