Captain Tiger Parsons
Senator Claire McCaskill’s comments about militarization of the police are not sitting well with many in law enforcement. Captain Tiger Parsons of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says good equipment, some of which might look military, is designed to protect officers so they can protect the public. “When we’re not safe, the public’s not safe,” he said.
Parsons says law enforcement is in a sort of “arms race” with criminals who are using body armor and more powerful weapons. He says if law enforcement doesn’t keep up we’re all in trouble. Parsons says the militarization issue is perception and political spin…and it’s frustrating for those in law enforcement.