police militarization
Milwaukee Police Will Stop Using Gun That Keeps Going Off by Mistake
The Sig Sauer P320 has a long history of firing when it’s not supposed to, particularly among law enforcement officers.
Daunte Wright Protesters Are Facing Militarized Cops
People protesting the police killing of Daunte Wright were met with armored trucks, soldiers in camouflage, and clouds of tear gas.
A SWAT Team Tore Down This Woman’s Home and Left Her With a $50,000 Bill
Police blew open her garage door, shot her house full of tear gas canisters, and drove an armored vehicle over her fence.
Audio Engineers Built a Shield to Deflect Police Sound Cannons
Amidst nationwide protests, two audiophiles have designed a defense against LRADs, the militaristic sonic weapons used by police to disperse crowds.
Stop Turning Overwatch Characters Into Cops
A new skin for Brigitte celebrates police militarization.
A Veteran Black Cop Talks Police Militarization and the Racial Divisions Still Plaguing Ferguson
A former sergeant in the St. Louis County Police Department who served on the Ferguson Commission, Byron Watson reflects on changes in the infamous suburb since Michael Brown's death in August 2014.
The Military Equipment Gravy Train Is Ending for Local Police Departments
Advocates for police reform applaud the "first step" in demilitarizing police departments but warn that it will be a long process.
Watch Host Thomas Morton Debrief Our New HBO Episode About Police Militarization
Thomas reflects on the new episode of 'VICE' that just aired on HBO.
Watch a Sneak Peek of Tonight's Episode of 'VICE' on HBO
Host Thomas Morton goes to an arms show during an examination of the militarization of America's police.
What Killed Eric Garner, Racist Cops or Cigarette Taxes?
It's fine for conservatives to use Garner's tragic death to decry the "nanny state," but they also shouldn't ignore the racial disparities that run through the US justice system.
The Police Lobby Has Far Too Much Power in American Politics
If we want to stop cops from killing civilians, we need to reduce the influence law enforcement has on the levers of government.
Obama Doesn’t Really Want to End Police Militarization
The president claims he wants to end "militarized" police culture, but refuses to end federal programs that give military weapons to local cops.