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America’s Militarized Police

Stuff You Should Know

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The Militarization of American Policing

This chapter examines the increasing use of SWAT teams in non-terrorism scenarios across America, shedding light on the financial and operational motivations behind these raids. It further explores the implications of police militarization on civil rights and community relations, emphasizing the troubling normalization of military tactics in domestic law enforcement.

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