Law enforcement agencies in Washington have received $23.5 million worth of military equipment since 2006 under a Pentagon program criticized in light of what many observers have called heavy-handed policing in Ferguson, Mo.
Not Much Military Equipment Goes To Clark County Police Agencies
Erin Middlewood, The Columbian
Thu, 08/21/2014 - 6:01am
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