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.
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Response rates from 238 Västerås voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
51% Yes |
27% No |
9% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
5% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
8% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
0% No, and abolish the police |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 238 Västerås voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 238 Västerås voters.
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Unique answers from Västerås voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9K3983Q9mos9MO
No police officers should use it except in situations where terrorists or sexual predators are being dealt with.
@8YXZHWW3yrs3Y
Yes but only strict trainind police in extreme situations
@9CKDKVV1yr1Y
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.
@98GH5352yrs2Y
Extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment by elite police tactical unit.
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