Setting the Scene Over the past half-century, U.S. policing has steadily absorbed military tactics, equipment, and training. The turning point came in the late 1960s when high-profile shootings left officers feeling outgunned; the federal 1033 program (established in 1990) then institutionalized the flow of surplus assault rifles, armored vehicles, and tactical gear into local departments. By the […]
Layered Signal-Silence Tactics
