17 June 2008

city of alexandria, la. militarizing police department

interesting resolution on today's alexandria city council agenda - see link for full agenda.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one (1) armored SWAT Bearcat Vehicle for the Alexandria Police department.

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SWAT Overkill: The Danger of a Paramilitary Police Force
Law professor and instapundit.com blogger Glenn Reynolds argues that overagressive tactics and surplus military gear have turned some police units into a dangerous menace. ~ read more
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Posted by wst... at 08:33

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