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Anthony G. Brown: “I am also concerned that the transfer of armored vehicles and high-powered firearms, as well as many other controlled…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2017
I am also concerned that the transfer of armored vehicles and high-powered firearms, as well as many other controlled items, makes our police stations look more like forward operating bases.
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Anthony G. Brown
Maryland

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Brown expresses concern about militarization of police through equipment transfers.

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