Kara Dansky : The militarization of policing has become commonplace across America . Every year , the Departments of Defense , Homeland Security and Justice funnel billions ' worth of dollars and military equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies to help them amass arsenals of combat-ready weaponry , according to our report `` War Comes Home : The Excessive Militarization of American Policing . '' Dansky : That police departments receive surplus military weapons is not whole story . It's just one part of a larger problem that includes the use of SWAT teams, armored vehicles and other equipment to subdue people who are suspected of crimes or simply in possession of illegal drugs. Dansky : This deliberate strategy negatively impact communities of color the most .
Kara Dansky : The militarization of policing has become commonplace across America . Dansky : That police departments receive surplus military weapons is not whole story . It's just one part of a larger problem that includes the use of SWAT teams, armored vehicles and other equipment to subdue people who are suspected of crimes or simply in possession of illegal drugs. Dansky : This deliberate strategy negatively impact communities of color the most .