Do Not Resist: Take Action

Actions you can take after watching this POV documentary.

POV Staff 01.04.18

Find out what military equipment your local police department has acquired through the 1033 Program and ask the department for its policy on deployment of that equipment. Work with police officials, local elected representatives and community/citizen boards to ensure that the policy reflects your community’s values.
Arrange for a town hall or informational meeting with your federal legislators to check the current rules and status of oversight efforts on Program 1033 and the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO). Let your representatives know what you would like to see happen with the military’s program to distribute unused equipment to local police departments.
Convene a study circle to look at the history of policing in the U.S. Examine its purpose, who it protected, why there is a separation between law enforcement agencies and military troops and how it compares to the use of police in other nations, both democratic and autocratic.