Monday, August 28, 2017

Trump Reverses Obama's Limitations on Police's Use of Military Equipment

On Monday the 28th, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, backed by the Trump administration, announced that the police will now have access to military equipment, such as grenade launchers, bayonets, and armored vehicles. This decision reversed the restrictions set by President Obama in 2015 in response to the death of black men by the hands of police. 

The shooting death of 18 year-old Michael Brown was one of the incidents, which was viewed as an "unnecessary use of force and intimidation" by local residents. Soon after, protests opposing these shooting incidents were met by police- armed with riot gear and other heavy military equipment. President Obama ordered a review of the Pentagon's program, which ultimately led to restrictions on military hardware.

President Trump's executive order has angered many community activists who believe that this turns their communities into war zones and is unnecessary and potentially very dangerous. Others argue that the police need " all the tools available to do their jobs." 
Questions to Consider:
  1.  Do you believe that Trump's decision to reverse the weapon ban will benefit the public?
  2. Can these weapons be abused by the police to serve and protect the public?
  3. Would this make law enforcers more effective in carrying out their jobs?
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