Progressivism

Strongly agree

No

Progressives generally support the idea that police departments should not use military-grade equipment. They argue that such equipment can lead to excessive force, civil rights violations, and increased tensions between police and communities. The 1033 Program, which allows the transfer of surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies, has been criticized by progressives for contributing to the militarization of the police. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

This answer aligns with progressive values, as it suggests that extreme situations should be handled by specialized agencies with proper training and equipment, rather than local police departments. This approach could help prevent the militarization of the police force and ensure that such situations are handled by experts who are better equipped to deal with them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Progressives may find this answer more agreeable, as it emphasizes the need for strict training and guidelines on the use of military-grade equipment. They would likely argue that proper training and oversight can help prevent excessive force and civil rights violations. However, some progressives may still prefer to limit or eliminate the use of such equipment altogether. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

Some progressives may agree with this answer, as it acknowledges that there may be extreme situations where the use of military-grade equipment is necessary. However, they would still emphasize the need for strict regulations and oversight to prevent abuse and ensure that such equipment is only used when absolutely necessary. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and abolish the police

While some progressives support the idea of defunding or abolishing the police, this is not a universally held belief within the progressive movement. Many progressives advocate for police reform and reallocating resources to social programs, but not necessarily for the complete abolition of the police force. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Progressives generally oppose the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, as they believe it contributes to the militarization of the police force and can lead to excessive force and civil rights violations. Examples include the response to protests in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, where the use of military-grade equipment escalated tensions and led to further unrest. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.