Militarization of Police

Policy

From Seattle to Ferguson: The Problem with 'Crowd Control'

This goes deeper than the rise of the warrior cop.

Jesse Walker | 8.18.2014 3:55 PM

Politics

WATCH: Reason TV's Coverage of the Ferguson Protests—Police Militarization, Harassment, Looting, and More

Zach Weissmueller and Paul Detrick | 8.17.2014 9:30 AM

Politics

Is Rand Paul Transforming the GOP? Nick Gillespie on Hardball (Video)

Nick Gillespie | 8.16.2014 7:36 AM

Michael Brown

Here's How Lawmakers Use the War on Terror to Defend Police Militarization

The Huffington Post | 8.15.2014 2:27 PM

Politics

On Ferguson, Ron Paul Says 'a culture of violence has invaded all policing activities in the United States.'

J.D. Tuccille | 8.15.2014 9:37 AM

Politics

Video: Ferguson, Police Militarization, and the Culture of Harassment

Zach Weissmueller and Paul Detrick | 8.15.2014 8:49 AM

Michael Brown

Ferguson's Rep. Lacy Clay Voted Against Amendment to Limit Military Surplus Transfers to Local Cops, Just Two Months Ago

Ed Krayewski | 8.14.2014 10:52 PM

Politics

Is Deadly Force by Police on the Rise? We Won't Know Until They Give Us the Stats

Anthony Fisher | 8.14.2014 5:07 PM

Civil Liberties

Missouri Highway Patrol Put in Charge of Ferguson Response

The war-zone approach didn't work for the governor.

Reason Staff | 8.14.2014 4:44 PM

Civil Liberties

Mainstream Media Discovers Militarized Policing

Hey! That looks like a war zone!

Reason Staff | 8.14.2014 3:07 PM

Michael Brown

Obama Speaks on Ferguson Events; Has Nothing to Say About Police Militarization

Scott Shackford | 8.14.2014 2:06 PM

Politics

To Avoid More Fergusons, Make Cops Wear Cameras

Nick Gillespie | 8.14.2014 11:48 AM

Civil Liberties

Tonight in Ferguson: Police Storm a Neighborhood, Break Up a Protest

A stream from St. Louis County.

Jesse Walker | 8.13.2014 10:58 PM

Civil Liberties

Justin Amash Calls Images From Ferguson "Frightening," Likens Situation to "a War Zone"

Peter Suderman | 8.13.2014 10:39 PM

Michael Brown

Another Confrontation Potentially Brewing in Ferguson (UPDATE: Police Fire on Citizens)

Scott Shackford | 8.13.2014 7:36 PM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: Radley Balko on Ferguson, Obama's War Powers, the Pope Blesses Bombing, a Mother Endorses Cannabis, More 'Enemies of Freedom,' Robot Butlers, and Paunchy Men Who Call Michelle Obama Overweight

Matt Welch | 8.13.2014 7:04 PM

Civil Liberties

How a Suburban SWAT Team Sees Itself

The culture of militarized police work

Jesse Walker | 8.13.2014 2:50 PM

Policy

5 Issues (Among Many) on Which Libertarians Are On Your Side

J.D. Tuccille | 8.12.2014 7:00 AM

Civil Liberties

If Decency Won't Stop Cops From Shooting Dogs, Maybe Lawsuits Will, Suggests Justice Department

J.D. Tuccille | 8.11.2014 10:29 AM

Civil Liberties

Meet a Town That's Had Enough of Militarized Policing

J.D. Tuccille | 8.5.2014 11:04 AM

Civil Liberties

Small-Town Cops Get Armored Vehicle. 'It's definitely a big icebreaker with the kids.'

Much of the impetus for small-town police departments with military vehicles, weapons and tactics comes from the feds themselves.

J.D. Tuccille | 8.4.2014 10:33 AM

Policy

Wrong-House Raid Victim: 'I See a Flashing Light and a Gun Pointed To My Head'

The sheriff's office has apologized-for its mistake, not its tactics.

Robby Soave | 7.31.2014 2:55 PM

Civil Liberties

Jury Frees Man Charged With Shooting at Cops Who Raided Wrong House

J.D. Tuccille | 7.28.2014 5:28 PM

Civil Liberties

Canada Gets SWAT-Mania: Troubled Man Removed From Plane by Tactical Team (and Fighter Jets)

"A little bit out of hand," says security expert.

Reason Staff | 7.26.2014 10:38 AM

Civil Liberties

Excuses for Police Militarization: 'You can't put a price tag on keeping someone safe'

Zenon Evans | 7.25.2014 5:27 PM

Eric Garner

Cops Have Ugly, Unsympathetic Reaction to NYPD Choking Victim

"Those are your police, America."

Robby Soave | 7.23.2014 2:22 PM

Militarization of Police

Mass. Law Enforcement Corporations Not At All What Privatizing Police Would Be Like

Ed Krayewski | 7.2.2014 10:47 AM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: Ilya Shapiro on SCOTUS, Radley Balko on Police-Militarization, Elizabeth MacDonald on the Atrocious GDP Numbers, Eli Lake on ISIS, Plus Clinton Poverty, IRS Illegality, and More!

Matt Welch | 6.25.2014 2:31 PM

Militarization of Police

LAPD Needs Military Motorcycles to Tactically Harass Homeless People

Zenon Evans | 6.25.2014 11:00 AM

Policy

Burned Babies and the Militarization of American Policing

Jacob Sullum | 6.24.2014 4:06 PM

Politics

Ralph Nader Q&A: How Progressives and Libertarians Are Taking on Crony Capitalism and Corrupt Dems and Reps.

Nick Gillespie and Joshua Swain | 6.15.2014 9:30 AM

Policy

Why's This Sheriff Need an MRAP? Because the U.S. 'Is a War Zone'

Zenon Evans | 6.10.2014 9:25 AM

Policy

Local Police Chief Super Sad He Was Forced to Buy Badass Armored Vehicle

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 6.9.2014 4:55 PM

Policy

How Cops Became Baby Burners

The horrifying collateral damage inflicted by the war on drugs

Jacob Sullum | 6.4.2014 7:00 AM

Policy

Why Did Baby-Burning Drug Warriors Think There Were No Children in the Home They Attacked? [UPDATED]

Jacob Sullum | 6.2.2014 1:31 PM

Politics

Quotes

Reason Staff | 5.31.2014 7:00 AM

Militarization of Police

The Battlefield War Games Series Embraces Police Militarization

Scott Shackford | 5.28.2014 4:29 PM

Civil Liberties

Feds Execute Military-Style Raid on Texas Grandmother

Alexis Garcia | 5.21.2014 3:17 PM

Civil Liberties

Another Drug Bust Gone Bad

Cops can't get their story straight in the killing of Eugene Mallory.

Zach Weissmueller | 5.18.2014 12:00 PM

Politics

Why the Hell is the Department of Agriculture Buying Submachine Guns?

Matt Welch | 5.16.2014 11:52 AM

Civil Liberties

Does Police Work Involve Special 'Bravery,' 'Courage,' or 'Risk,' As the White House Claims?

J.D. Tuccille | 5.13.2014 4:06 PM

Policy

Another Frightening Example of Cops Dressing Like Soldiers

Matthew Feeney | 5.7.2014 12:10 PM

Politics

Rep. Chris Stewart: Disarm the Feds!

Matt Welch | 5.6.2014 1:58 PM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: Benghazi, WHCD, Obscure Fed Agencies w/ Guns, Bullying, Cinco de Mayo, Gavin McInnes, Sherrod Small, Rep. Chris Stewart…Plus You Pick the F-Block, and Sexy After-Show!

Matt Welch | 5.5.2014 8:15 PM

Police

Not Just Hollywood: Nearly a Dozen Police Cruisers Respond to Possible "Crazed" DUI Suspect; Cops Come Guns Drawn

Ed Krayewski | 4.2.2014 2:15 PM

Politics

The Death of the Constitutional Militia and the Rise of the Military-Police State

Nick Gillespie | 3.10.2014 8:49 AM