American Viewpoints

Show 2020-26 Segment 2 A Case Against More Military Equipment For Police

Episode Summary

Arthur Rizer from the R. Street Institute discusses his new research regarding what many call the militarization of police in America. Rizer, a military veteran with combat experience and a former police officer, argues that increasing the military-grade weaponry for law enforcement leads to more violence with police. He also explains why he feels blurring the lines between traditional police imagery and that of a soldier is bad for officers themselves.