Document Title: The “Militarization” of Law Enforcement and the Department of Defense’s “1033 Program”, CRS Insight
Document Description: CRS Report: Addresses concerns regarding “militarization” of law enforcement and expanding role of special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams, in light of recent clashes between police and protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Examines possible militarization role of DOD “1033 Program,” established to provide material support to authorized Federal and State law enforcement agencies in the form of transfers of articles suitable for use in counterdrug and counterterrorism activities.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication: CRS Report
ProQuest Product: ProQuest Congressional
Source Institution: Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.