Federal Militarization of Police

South Carolina Bill Would Take First Step Toward Limiting Federal Militarization of Local Police

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:December 14, 2022
Post category:Network Archives South Carolina Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

While the passage of H3495 would not end federal militarization of police in South Carolina, it would prohibit police from acquiring some of the most powerful weapons and equipment from the feds, and it would set the stage for further limits in the future.

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Top-4 Ways the Feds Nationalize and Militarize Local Police

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:August 22, 2022
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

While federal agencies have increasingly become a de facto standing army, a number of federal programs have been doing the same with local police for decades.

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To the Governor: California Bill Sets Foundation to Block Federal Militarization of Police

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:September 10, 2021
Post category:California Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

Under the proposed law, police departments would be required to develop a detailed military equipment use policy and present it in an open meeting before obtaining military equipment. After the public meeting, the local governing body would either approve or deny the acquisition. Law enforcement agencies would also be required to get local government approval prior to May 1, 2022, in order to continue using military equipment already in the department’s possession.

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Biden Get an “F” on Police Reform

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:August 11, 2021
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

it looks like Biden is intent on expanding the national police state.

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New Hampshire Action Alert: Help Nullify Police Militarization, Support HB1402 and SB472

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 14, 2016
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

New Hampshire HB1402 and SB472 would restrict transfers of military equipment from the federal government to local law enforcement. HB1402 must pass the House Municipal and County Government Committee and SB472 must pass the Senate Executive Departments and Administration Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support these important bills. HB1402 1. Call the House…

New Hampshire Bill Would Hinder Federal Militarization of Police

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 11, 2016
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 11, 2016) – A bill filed in the New Hampshire Senate would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from obtaining certain types of military hardware, and would require public notice before they acquire authorized equipment. Passage of this legislation would take a big step toward stopping the federal militarization of state and…

New Hampshire Action Alert: Help Block Federal Militarization of Police, Support HB1402

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:December 28, 2015
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

New Hampshire HB1402 would restrict transfers of military equipment from the federal government to law enforcement. It must first pass through the House Municipal and County Government Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Municipal and County Government Committee Chair, James Belanger. Strongly, but respectfully urge him to…