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The Need To Reduce Police Militarization In The United States
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The Need To Reduce Police Militarization In The United States
In 1997, the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law by U.S. President Bill Clinton. According to section 1033 of the bill, the Secretary of Defense is permitted to transfer surplus military hardware to state and local law enforcement agencies at no cost and with little public oversight. While proponents argue that this equipment is crucial for protecting police officers and civilians, data shows that the militarization of law enf…
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