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The militarization of police (paramilitarization of police in some media) is the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. [1] This includes the use of armored personnel carriers (APCs), assault rifles, submachine guns, flashbang grenades, [2] sniper rifles, and SWAT (special weapons and tactics) teams.
Rise of the Warrior Cop received mostly positive reviews upon its release from across the political spectrum. Former Texas Representative and Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul praised the book writing, "Rise of the Warrior Cop is a comprehensive look at the reasons for, and the results of, the increasing militarization of law enforcement.
These armed police are a shock force in China's vast state security apparatus. The force plays a key internal security role , mostly in law enforcement, counterterrorism, disaster response, and ...
The People's Armed Police Force [3] [b] is a Chinese paramilitary organization [4]: 121 primarily responsible for internal security, riot control, counter-terrorism, disaster response, law enforcement and maritime rights protection [5] as well as providing support to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) during wartime. [6]: 87
Militarization, or militarisation, is the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence. It is related to militarism, which is an ideology that reflects the level of militarization of a state. The process of militarization involves many interrelated aspects that encompass all levels of society.
Publishers Weekly describes A World Without Police as a "provocative and well-researched polemic", writing in conclusion that "[t]hough some readers will take issue with Maher’s fiery language, his ample evidence and firm convictions make a persuasive case. This is an essential introduction to the case for abolishing the police."
The Bihar Military Police is the state armed police force for the Bihar Police with headquarters at Patna led by CAPFs officer on deputation. It is frequently involved in clashes with Maoist rebels. The force has been expanded since 2006 to deal with the Maoist insurgency.
In the army all military police tasks are done as an integral part of the Trænregimentet, [32] whereas the navy military police is an independent unit under command and control of the commanding officer of the Danish Frogman Corps [33] and the air force, as a part of the force protection squadron (Squadron 660) of the air force Combat Support ...