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Obama limits military equipment local police can get
POLICE MILITARY GEAR
• In Dec., Obama created a task force to look at policing policy.
• That was in response to violence and protests in Ferguson.
• Today, the task force released a “blue print” for policing in USA.
• It includes recommendations for building trust with civilians.
• Today, Obama signed an executive order limiting gear exchange.
• Police can’t get grenade launchers, tanks, or .50 caliber guns.
• They also can’t get weaponized aircraft (drones) or bayonets.
• Police also have to send better equipment tracking data to Feds.