Why Australia should be wary of the rise of the warrior cop, with tools to match
- Written by Terry Goldsworthy, Assistant Professor in Criminology, Bond University
Part of the concern about any move to arm frontline police with military hardware is the rise of the 'warrior cop' phenomenon.AAP/James RossHeightened concerns over terrorism and claims of an escalation in gun-related crime have led to calls for Australian police to gain more widespread access to military-style rifles.
Two propositions need to be...