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Armed in America: Police & Guns Townhall

Police & Guns, a one-hour town hall conversation exploring whether U.S. police forces are becoming increasingly militarized. Among those that participated in this conversation are Mr. Lawrence; Betty Taylor, former Winfield, Mo. Police Chief and SWAT Team Member; Alecia Phonesavanh, the mother of baby injured when a flash bang landed in his crib during a “no-knock” SWAT raid and other guests.
Season 1 Episode 1 Length 1:00:56 Premiere: 05/09/16

Armed in America: Police & Guns

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Season 1 Episodes

Armed in America: Police & Guns Townhall
S1 E1 Length 1:00:56 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Armed in America: Peace Officer | Preview
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Join the Conversation #PeaceOfficerPBS
Clip Length 01:04 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Black Lives Matter Activist Tells Story o Militarized Police
Clip Length 05:04 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Flash Bang Grenade Exploded Near Baby’s Crib, Mother Recalls
Clip Length 03:49 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Mother Recalls 60 Terrified Hours When Gunman Held Her Baby

Clip Length 02:42 Premiere Date 05/09/16

How Do Police Acquire Military Grade Weapons?
Clip Length 01:13 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Recruiting Police in Missouri During the Ferguson Protests

Clip Length 02:00 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Former Sheriff Explains Reasons Police Use Military Equip...
Clip Length 01:06 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Introduction to Armed in America: Police & Guns
Clip Length 01:02 Premiere Date 05/09/16

Does Arming Police Make Them More Likely to Use Force?

Clip Length 01:54 Premiere Date 05/09/16

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