How police militarization became an over $5 billion business coveted by the defense industry
July 09, 2020 at 11:53 AM EDT
The defense industry has become a major player in the domestic homeland security market, estimated to be worth more than $20 billion in goods and services. Their contributions play a major role in maintaining a steady flow of militarized equipment to local law enforcement agencies. However, lack of oversight has created some deadly consequences.