Armed in America: Police & Guns

Former Sheriff Explains Reasons Police Use Military Equip...

Former Sheriff of King County, Washington, Sue Rahr, shares her story of a violent standoff where her team would have greatly benefitted from receiving protective military equipment from the 1033 program.

Former Sheriff Explains Reasons Police Use Military Equip...

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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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