Militarization of Arizona's Maricopa County Police Raise Concerns of 1033 Program, Missing Weapons

Following criticism of the militarization of law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent order for a review of such activities, national organizations are highlighting Arizona police and their use of military-grade weapons.

President Barack Obama to Review 1033 Program on Military Weapons for Local Police After Ferguson Protests

By Michael Oleaga
Following calls by individuals and national organizations after the Ferguson, Missouri, protests, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of a U.S. Department of Defense program that allows local law enforcement to access surplus military-grade weapons.

Nearly 100 Organizations Call for Federal Action to Prevent Discriminatory Profiling After Ferguson Shooting

By Michael Oleaga
A coalition of national organizations focusin on issues ranging from immigration, human rights, law and leadership to race relations, have called for an update of federal guidelines and legislation following the death of 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown.
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