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Upcoming Screenings Of Documentary On Militarized Policing
Two screenings of "Urban Warrior", a documentary investigating the military's growing influence on domestic police work, will be held in Washington DC on January 13th.
Announcing two Washington DC screenings of:
URBAN WARRIOR
A documentary investigating
the military's growing influence on domestic law enforcement
2:00 PM, January 13th
At VISIONS Cinema
and
7:30 PM, January 13th
At the WASHINGTON DC PUBLIC LIBRARY, GEORGETOWN BRANCH
Within recent years, the formerly bright line separating U.S. military operations from domestic police work has become increasingly blurred. From Waco, to the WTO protests, tactics once reserved for wartime combat are being used in domestic law enforcement operations with increasing frequency.
The United States has had a long tradition of separating military and civilian affairs - a tradition which dates back to the founding of the country. Over the last two decades, however, this tradition has been subjected to increasing strain, as military and police institutions have begun to redefine their roles, and to share resources.
Today, the Pentagon transfers surplus military hardware to local police departments, heavily armed paramilitary SWAT teams exist in 90% of cities with a population of 50,000 or more, and active duty military personnel regularly cross-train with police tactical units. Since the terror attacks of 9-11, new calls have been made to involve the military in domestic affairs, and to further eliminate the traditional fire walls that have long separated these two entities.
While some law enforcement and military officials argue that aggressive tactics are needed to meet unprecedented threats, civil libertarians from across the political spectrum warn that the continued militarizing of main street America could change the country beyond all recognition.
From the Drug War, to the Elian Gonzalez raid, "Urban Warrior" investigates the debate over the use of military tactics in law enforcement.
VISIONS Cinema
1927 Florida Ave Washington DC
202-667-0090 www.visionsdc.com
DC Public Library - Georgetown Branch
3260 R Street NW Washington DC
202-282-0220 www.dclibrary.org
Admission free.
For program information, or to obtain copies of the program, contact Matt Ehling at 651-335-2037 or mattehling-AT-yahoo.com.
URBAN WARRIOR
A documentary investigating
the military's growing influence on domestic law enforcement
2:00 PM, January 13th
At VISIONS Cinema
and
7:30 PM, January 13th
At the WASHINGTON DC PUBLIC LIBRARY, GEORGETOWN BRANCH
Within recent years, the formerly bright line separating U.S. military operations from domestic police work has become increasingly blurred. From Waco, to the WTO protests, tactics once reserved for wartime combat are being used in domestic law enforcement operations with increasing frequency.
The United States has had a long tradition of separating military and civilian affairs - a tradition which dates back to the founding of the country. Over the last two decades, however, this tradition has been subjected to increasing strain, as military and police institutions have begun to redefine their roles, and to share resources.
Today, the Pentagon transfers surplus military hardware to local police departments, heavily armed paramilitary SWAT teams exist in 90% of cities with a population of 50,000 or more, and active duty military personnel regularly cross-train with police tactical units. Since the terror attacks of 9-11, new calls have been made to involve the military in domestic affairs, and to further eliminate the traditional fire walls that have long separated these two entities.
While some law enforcement and military officials argue that aggressive tactics are needed to meet unprecedented threats, civil libertarians from across the political spectrum warn that the continued militarizing of main street America could change the country beyond all recognition.
From the Drug War, to the Elian Gonzalez raid, "Urban Warrior" investigates the debate over the use of military tactics in law enforcement.
VISIONS Cinema
1927 Florida Ave Washington DC
202-667-0090 www.visionsdc.com
DC Public Library - Georgetown Branch
3260 R Street NW Washington DC
202-282-0220 www.dclibrary.org
Admission free.
For program information, or to obtain copies of the program, contact Matt Ehling at 651-335-2037 or mattehling-AT-yahoo.com.
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