Nadler Calls for De-Militarizing the Police Post-Ferguson

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Will Bredderman

Congressman Jerrold Nadler called for the de-militarization of local police forces in the aftermath of the clashes between civilians and law enforcement in Ferguson, MO.

The Manhattan and Brooklyn representative told listeners of the Brian Lehrer radio program on WNYC that the federal government needed to repeal its policy of selling off surplus military equipment to local police departments–a policy instituted in the aftermath of 9/11 to help combat terrorism. Mr. Nadler argued it was an outdated and ill-considered idea that led to an arms race among America’s small town forces–which came to a head when St. Louis County police rolled out military uniforms, weaponry and vehicles in dealing with demonstrations last week.



Read more at http://observer.com/2014/08/nadler-calls-for-de-militarizing-the-police-post-ferguson/#ixzz3AlxyS5tc

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1. After reading Dennis Kucinich's column, I think this might be a good idea.