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California Hells Angels Are Suing the Government for Blowing Up Their Clubhouse
Is the motorcycle gang being unfairly persecuted?
The National Guard Will Descend on Ferguson After Another Night of Clashes
As the National Guard prepares to roll into town, Gov. Nixon said today that there will be no curfew in Ferguson tonight.
Possessing Military-Grade Weaponry Isn't the Only Reason Police Wage War
The scenes from Ferguson have prompted a critique of militarized policing — but the problem runs deeper than the flow of surplus Army gear.
The World Cup Is Like Fashion Week for Brazil's Security Industry
I spoke to Professor Anna Feigenbaum about riot-control style through the ages and how "non-lethal" weapons manufacturers use opportunities like the World Cup protests to showcase their best gear.
ACLU Report Says 'Militarized' SWAT Teams Treat Neighborhoods Like 'War Zones'
Most SWAT deployments are now for drug-related searches, not hostage or active shooter situations.
Canadian Police Forces Want to Protect You with Military Battle Gear
The Montreal police recently announced their intentions to purchase two sound cannons—the type originally created to fight off Somali pirates on the open seas—to help with anti-police protests in Montreal. The move is yet another salvo in the...
Here's What Happens When Hackers Send a SWAT Team to Your House
In recent years, a small amount of hackers and gamers have been "swatting"—anonymously reporting fake hostage situations, shootings, and other violent crimes so elite police units will bust down the doors of unsuspecting people's homes.