Armed in America: Police & Guns

How Do Police Acquire Military Grade Weapons?

Through the Federal 1033 program, Chief Beary acquired a grenade launcher. He explains that the University has never had a live round, and how it fits into the security needs of a state university.

How Do Police Acquire Military Grade Weapons?

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    Armed in America: Police & Guns Townhall

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    Police & Guns, a one-hour town hall conversation exploring whether U.S. police forces are becoming increasingly militarized. Among those that participated in this conversation are Mr. Lawrence; Betty Taylor, former Winfield, Mo. Police Chief and SWAT Team Member; Alecia Phonesavanh, the mother of baby injured when a flash bang landed in his crib during a “no-knock” SWAT raid and other guests.

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