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In the aftermath of the riots at Ferguson, MO, much attention was focused on law enforcement agencies use of surplus military equipment. This article summarizes research into the extent of law enforcement agencies' use of military surplus equipment.
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The media, politicians, and citizens expressed concerns over the perceived militarization of law enforcement agencies. This articles provides insight into the extent of law enforcement agencies' participation in the military surplus equipment program. Further, this article summarizes the type of equipment that many law enforcement agencies seek to obtain through this program.
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This page is a summary of: Law enforcement agencies’ participation in the military surplus equipment program, Policing An International Journal, November 2016, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/pijpsm-03-2016-0035.
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