Militarization of police refers to the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. This includes the use of armored vehicles, assault rifles, flashbang grenades, sniper rifles, and SWAT teams. Proponents argue that this equipment increases officers’ safety and enables them to better protect the public and other first responders. Opponents argue that police forces which received military equipment were more likely to have violent encounters with the public.
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Response rates from 322 Micheál Martin voters.
48% Yes |
52% No |
32% Yes |
46% No |
11% Yes, but only in response to extreme situations |
6% 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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Unique answers from Micheál Martin voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZVHFZG4wks4W
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.
@9ZS3DYQ4wks4W
No, if the situation is dire enough for military aid, then the military should be there instead of or with the police
@9ZMXC9H 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
@9ZK7TB31mo1MO
NO, cause military people uses their own stuff and the polices should be using their stuff that are ment for them n
@9ZFZ4JX 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
@9ZBS5L41mo1MO
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.
@9ZB44NQ1mo1MO
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
@9YNGCR92mos2MO
Yes but with the correct training on how to handle weapon and themselves and only in serious situations
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