BSR: “The militarization of our local police forces has been a concern of mine for quite a number of years.”
I don’t see anything wrong with police carrying weapons heavy enough to take down criminals. However, I definitely think the SWAT teams are a stretch. Short of an emergency situation where lives are in immediate peril, police shouldn’t be breaking down doors (unannounced) in the middle of the night, nor should they be dressing like terrorists. I believe most of these raids could be handled with far less violence and risk to all involved if the police acted with a bit more patience. The judges who authorize these military-style actions are a real problem. What do you think?
SWAT is a good thing considering the Islamic Morons can attack anywhere in the country
I agree totally. I don't have a problem with police forces arming themselves to defend themselves but things have gotten a bit ridiculous. The cops in LA or New York will have an obvious need for more effective weaponry and armor. But why do cops in Smalltown, USA need AR-15s and all the rest of the gear they have at their disposal?
As for the responses by judges and cops, I post this recent article from FR:
A young man is on trial for his life because the cops screwed up and will not admit as much. Their tactics for serving a warrant was wholly inappropriate and now one cop is dead and a citizen defending his home is about to lose his.
This is isn't the way it is supposed to be.