re: This is what’s being protested, the over militarization of our police force

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Pretty sure rioting only further justifies their "need to be militarized".

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The police have lacked hard fast guidelines in the use of military hardware and tactics. Their are justifiable situations where SWAT is needed, but that is what they are, situations. Using SWAT or military equipment for situations that they are not called for (like serving warrants) is not justifiable. Oh, and add we need to get rid of "no knock" warrants. They have caused useless pain to many.