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Armed in America: Police & Guns Townhall

Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 00m 56s

Police & Guns, a one-hour town hall conversation exploring whether U.S. police forces are becoming increasingly militarized. Among those that participated in this conversation are Mr. Lawrence; Betty Taylor, former Winfield, Mo. Police Chief and SWAT Team Member; Alecia Phonesavanh, the mother of baby injured when a flash bang landed in his crib during a “no-knock” SWAT raid and other guests.

Aired: 05/08/16
Extras
A SWAT Team changed the lives of the Phonesavanhs forever with one flash bang grenade.
After being held hostage for 68 hours, a SWAT Team rescued Iris Vickson's daughter.
Former Sheriff Sue Rahr explains why she thinks local police need military equipment.
Betty Taylor discusses the mentality of the community and police in St. Louis.
Police Chief Beary discusses the military equipment UCF receives through the 1033 Program.
Examine the nation’s rising gun violence with Independent Lens & PBS.
A poll shows 36% of Americans don’t think military equipment increases the use of force.
An Orlando Northland Church panel discusses whether militarized police is a problem.