A warning against arming the eyes in the sky
Government is a big fan of high tech gear, especially when it allows law enforcement agencies to expand their surveillance capabilities without necessarily tripping any of those inconvenient constitutional triggers….
Washington limits police militarization and no-knock warrants
The militarization of state and local police departments remains a big problem. But some state lawmakers are taking action to cut down on the amount of military hardware finding its…
Oregon takes steps to limit police militarization
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward curbing the increased militarization of law enforcement, enacting legislation that bars police from acquiring certain military surplus items for department use. The Tenth Amendment…
Police Militarization Back in the Spotlight
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. Police departments’ use of military hardware was a big issue for small-government conservatives a few years ago who worried about the implications for…
