This .pdf document is a report from the Cato Institute regarding the militarization of civilian police forces, and the unsuitability of military tactics in a law enforcement role. Police practice today has strayed from the undeniable fact that the only "rules of engagement" that apply to citizen-police relations are the ten amendments which constitute the Bill of Rights. It's a good read, detailing the history of police in the US, and the rise of the SWAT mindset in many of today's law enforcement policies.
[This message has been edited by Aleksandr (edited September 04, 1999).]
[This message has been edited by Aleksandr (edited September 04, 1999).]