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The Problem with Militarized Police Training
1:47:17 - 1:58:23 (11:05)
Police training, led by military veterans and companies like Close Quarters Battle, has become increasingly paramilitary, resulting in officers being convinced that they are in more danger than ever before. While there is a call for more training for cops, they actually undergo extensive training already, leading to questions about the effectiveness of such training.
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This podcast discusses the negative impact of militarization on personal relationships and offers insight into how one can improve their relationships by avoiding confrontational behavior.
1:47:17 - 1:49:01 (01:43)
Summary
This podcast discusses the negative impact of militarization on personal relationships and offers insight into how one can improve their relationships by avoiding confrontational behavior.
ChapterThe Problem with Militarized Police Training
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A study of SWAT team deployments in Maryland reveals that militarized police units are more frequently sent to communities with a larger population of African-American residents, even when crime rates are accounted for.
1:49:01 - 1:51:00 (01:58)
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A study of SWAT team deployments in Maryland reveals that militarized police units are more frequently sent to communities with a larger population of African-American residents, even when crime rates are accounted for.
ChapterThe Problem with Militarized Police Training
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion on the issue of police officers using force against dogs and if SWAT teams are always necessary in search warrant situations.
1:51:00 - 1:54:55 (03:55)
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A discussion on the issue of police officers using force against dogs and if SWAT teams are always necessary in search warrant situations.
ChapterThe Problem with Militarized Police Training
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Police training has become increasingly militarized in the past 20 years, with companies providing training that bills itself as military style and depicts officers as warriors.
1:54:55 - 1:56:57 (02:01)
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Police training has become increasingly militarized in the past 20 years, with companies providing training that bills itself as military style and depicts officers as warriors. Former police officer and now law professor, Seth Stouten, explains how officers are exposed to life-threatening scenarios during their training.
ChapterThe Problem with Militarized Police Training
EpisodeBehind the Police: How The Police Declared War On All Of Us
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The widespread police militarization in the United States started in 1997 after the North Hollywood shootout.
1:56:57 - 1:58:23 (01:26)
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The widespread police militarization in the United States started in 1997 after the North Hollywood shootout. The police were equipped with military-grade weapons, but not with military-grade training, resulting in the police being at war every day with the citizens, with a license to kill if they feel threatened.