Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

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The police hold a monopoly on violence within the State as is, therefore there need to be strict limits to what force they can use. Militarization only escalates the risk of unnecessary force.

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@9LMT5NTFine Gaeldisagreed…9mos9MO

Why should our gardaí be armed to military grade? Are they encountering situations whereby individuals are armed with the aforementioned grade equipment? It would be a substantial excessive force.

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