An Obscure Military Program Helps Local Cops Buy Armored Card and Spyware
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A little-known military program is helping local police departments acquire armored cars and spyware, raising concerns about police militarization and surveillance, with commenters questioning the implications and motivations behind such programs.
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Funny how the pointlessly-gendered Women for Weapons Trade Transparency aren't transparent about that.