Thread: Another Aramoana???

Originally Posted by Kscott

I thought it hit the spot a few times tbh, the militarization of the US Police force has been ongoing for a while and highlites the problems it creates.

Closer to home the Lindt Cafe siege in Sydney in 2014 the militarization was pretty remarkable, along with the sad consequences of theory, training vs reality.

You may call it militarization however they're just adapting their tactics and progressing to more practical and effective equipment, as they should. just because they're operating in the civilian environment doesn't mean they aren't in danger, just look how many shootings and cops that are killed in the USA every year. I wish the NZ police had more practical uniform for the frontline officers rather than dress pants and silly hats.

I may be wrong but if it was done in a military type of way they'd be using frag grenades, overwhelming fire etc.

What's the alternative? Unarmed cops in suit and tie? No distraction devices? No overwhelming tactics? No chest rigs because they look too much like the military?

Some of the stories in that doco didn't add up.