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Response rates from 296 Mayo voters.

44%
Yes
56%
No
30%
Yes
52%
No
8%
Yes, but only in response to extreme situations
4%
No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment
6%
Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment
0%
No, and abolish the police

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Mayo voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9ZVHFZGanswered…4wks4W

Yes, but only with strict training. This is not an invitation for a police officers to abuse the firearm and kill innocent people. Some police officers get carried away by the badge that they don’t address situations tactically first.

 @9ZS3DYQanswered…4wks4W

No, if the situation is dire enough for military aid, then the military should be there instead of or with the police

 @9ZMXC9H answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only in specially trained units and officers should be tested regularly to make sure no bias is behind the force when the equipment is used

 @9ZK7TB3answered…1mo1MO

NO, cause military people uses their own stuff and the polices should be using their stuff that are ment for them n

 @9ZFZ4JX answered…1mo1MO

abolish and re establish a public safety unit equipped to deal with violent crime, the rise of the far right extremism, and anti social behaviour, especially from teenagers

 @9ZBS5L4answered…1mo1MO

Depending on the situation and the severity of the situation but I think it could cause more problems than it would fix if the gardaí were given military grade weapons, it could cause the guards to become more of a target.

 @9ZB44NQanswered…1mo1MO

I think the issue with Garda and control is about respect there is no respect for the Garda and the Garda doesn’t respect people

 @9YNGCR9answered…2mos2MO

Yes but with the correct training on how to handle weapon and themselves and only in serious situations