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Study Says Tactical Gear Doesn't Make Police More Aggressive

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Images of police in tactical gear at protests like those seen in Ferguson, Missouri sparked a debate about whether such gear creates more negative outcomes. However, a study conducted by researchers from UT’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research indicates that isn’t necessarily the case. I spoke to Matt Harris, one of the authors of the paper about their findings.