In the primary response for this discussion:

• consider the societal consequences of an increasingly militarized civil police force.
• Examine such issues as those discussed in 42 USC 1983 (Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights) explained in Chapter 7 of the text.
• An opinion about whether militarization of the police is a positive direction for law enforcement. Explain why or why not and support your ideas.

Source:

Peak, K. J., and Madensen-Herold, T. D. (2021). Introduction to criminal justice: Practice and process. (4th ed.). Sage.