Militarization of police refers to the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. This includes the use of armored vehicles, assault rifles, flashbang grenades, sniper rifles, and SWAT teams. Proponents argue that this equipment increases officers’ safety and enables them to better protect the public and other first responders. Opponents argue that police forces which received military equipment were more likely to have violent encounters with the public.
71% Yes |
29% No |
55% Yes |
24% No |
8% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
4% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
7% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
0% No, and abolish the police |
See how support for each position on “Demilitarize the Police” has changed over time for 18.9k Sweden voters.
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See how importance of “Demilitarize the Police” has changed over time for 18.9k Sweden voters.
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Unique answers from Sweden users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No police officers should use it except in situations where terrorists or sexual predators are being dealt with.
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Yes, but only in response to extreme situations and with strict training on how and when to use the equipment. It should be a very rare occurrence.
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Extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment by elite police tactical unit.
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Yes but only strict trainind police in extreme situations
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