The Militarization Of Pigs

Radley Balko describes the growth of the Pentagon supply for police forces around the country.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/19/welcome-to-the-police-ind_n_3415442.html

HIGHLIGHTS:

* In 1968, Congress passed a law authorizing the military to share gear with police agencies in aid of the War on (some) Drugs.

* 1987, local enforcement agencies were advised what surplus gear was available.

* The Pentagon established an office of implement this.

* Congress set up an 800 number to facilitate such activity.

* GSA produced a catalog for such police agencies to utilize.

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