This article exposes a growing reliance on paramilitary policing strategies by police forces throughout the U.S. and the detrimental effect that these strategies have on public safety, personal liberties, and political dissent. While it is important for police to be prepared and protected, it seems clear that there needs to a more involved discussion about the proper use of SWAT teams and similar tactics by local police forces.
"'Why did you shoot me? I was reading a book': The new warrior cop is out of control" by Radley Balko
Published on Salon.com, July 7, 2013
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