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.
52% Yes |
48% No |
36% Yes |
41% No |
8% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
7% No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
8% Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
1% No, and abolish the police |
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Only federal departments should have military grade equipment
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yes, but in problematic areas as identified by the central government - Identification process should be a consensus between the states and central government.
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State and Central crime detection team , NIA , CRPF , Special forces, Crime branch, ATS , CID should get this
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They should trained to these equipments sand use only in times of national emergency
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Depends on the region and the situation they are dealing with.Normal policing should have better weapons than the current ones but not industrial grade.Also policing practices need to be effectively regulated and accountability must be set.
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Only in Regions near international borders
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