Is it really needed? Transfers of Military Equipment to Police. May 2018. RAND Corporation

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RAND research and commentary on the issues that matter most May 24, 2018

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Transfers of Military Equipment to Police There's a Pentagon program that transfers excess military equipment to America's law enforcement agencies. Items include everything from desks to rifles to airplanes. Because of the sensitive nature of some of this equipment, the program has long been the subject of scrutiny. This has intensified in light of recent events, including the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A new RAND report finds that this program is efficient, effective, and responsive to oversight. But these attributes are unlikely to change perceptions that the program contributes to the militarization of police. Read more »