Tag: Militarization
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Cops Worse than Ever at Solving Crimes, Here’s Why
If you were murdered today, there’s only a 60% chance of police catching the person who did it. That number drops to 3% if you’re raped. 50 years ago, that number was much higher. What happened? Despite overwhelming disapproval from the public, the war on drugs wages on and we are witnessing the inevitable materialization…
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Police Departments Retaliate Against Organized “Cop Watch” Groups Across the US
When communities attempt to police the police, they often get, well… policed. In several states, organized groups that use police scanners and knowledge of checkpoints to collectively monitor police activities by legally and peacefully filming cops on duty have said they’ve experienced retaliation, including unjustified detainment and arrests as well as police intimidation. The groups…
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US Police Have Killed Over 5,000 Civilians Since 9/11
Statistically speaking, Americans should be more fearful of the local cops than “terrorists.” Though Americans commonly believe law enforcement’s role in society is to protect them and ensure peace and stability within the community, the sad reality is that police departments are often more focused on enforcing laws, making arrests and issuing citations. As a result…
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11 Shocking Facts About America’s Militarized Police Forces
The militarization of police is harming civil liberties, impacting children, and transforming neighborhoods into war zones. The “war on terror” has come home–and it’s wreaking havoc on innocent American lives. The culprit is the militarization of the police. The weapons used in the “war on terror” that destroyed Afghanistan and Iraq have made their way…
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Abandoned Town Being Converted to FEMA Camp – VIDEO
This video shows the obvious build out and expansion of a Military-grade complex using unmarked, black vehicles and earth movers. There is a creepy feeling of authenticity to this video that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
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Company Who Lobbied NDAA Indefinite Detention Bill Gets 23 Million Dollar Contract for Night Raid Equipment
The Intel Hub December 20, 2011 According to reports from the Daily Kos and Russia Today, a company specializing in night raid equipment was awarded a 23 million dollar contract from the Department of Defense and subsequently went on to lobby for the NDAA which has given the government the power to indefinitely detain American…