Police Military Gear

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2015, Police Accountability, Police Militarization

Obama limits military equipment local police can get.

Original article on CNN.com (Opens in new tab)

President Obama has signed an executive order restricting military equipment local police can get.

  1. In Dec., Obama created a task force to look at policing policy.
  2. That was in response to violence and protests in Ferguson.
  3. Today, the task force released a “blue print” for policing in USA.
  4. It includes recommendations for building trust with civilians.
  5. Today, Obama signed an executive order limiting gear exchange.
  6. Police can’t get grenade launchers, tanks, or .50 caliber guns.
  7. They also can’t get weaponized aircraft (drones) or bayonets.
  8. Police also have to send better equipment tracking data to Feds.

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