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.
Response rates from 6.7k India voters.
52% Yes |
48% No |
35% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 6.7k India voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 6.7k India voters.
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Unique answers from India voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, but only in response to extreme situations. They should use it without harming the general public.
@9FMZP8H1yr1Y
Only federal departments should have military grade equipment
@9CPZLYL1yr1Y
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.
@99R5PKZ2yrs2Y
Only in Regions near international borders
@95WHXRL2yrs2Y
No setting up force to settle issues but upgraded police equipment reasonably guns not necessary
@8XR7G7R3yrs3Y
its depend on what type of threat a country is facing
@8SYTP943yrs3Y
Yes, in extreme cndns by trained personnel who knows how and when of it
@9CTT8ZG1yr1Y
yes, but in problematic areas as identified by the central government - Identification process should be a consensus between the states and central government.
