An Obscure Military Program Helps Local Cops Buy Armored Cars and Spyware
The 1122 program presents a danger to protesters facing off against militarized cops, according to a new report.
Local cops have gotten tens of millions of dollars’ worth of discounted military gear under a secretive federal program.
- Armored vehicles
- Video surveillance programs
- Thermal imagers
President Donald Trump has revoked an executive order issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden, meant to tamp down on the “warrior cop” trend.
This change could lead to the program's growth under recent executive action from Donald Trump.
Author's summary: Trump's executive action may expand a program supplying military gear to local cops.