Evaluating the Role of Surplus Military Equipment in Police Militarization

Collaborating with the Policing Project at NYU Law and the National Police Foundation, we evaluate the “1033 Program”, which gives local law enforcement agencies access to surplus military equipment. Our analysis combines statistical analyses of military surplus transfers with extensive field work in police departments throughout the country. The results of these analyses will soon be released in a public report.

Financial support for this project comes from the Charles Koch Foundation.