According to Phillips, the militarization of police has moved beyond the paramilitary SWAT units and can be seen in street level policing. Choose the most relevant factor(s) behind this progression of militarization into street level policing?

a. Police are responding to incidents involving military style assault weapons.
b. Police are first responders to “active shooter” incidents.
c. Police are concerned about public safety, protection, and self-protection.
d. all of these


Ans: D

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