The police provide a crucial service keeping our gated communities safe and reducing their power would lead to lawlessness

While it's true that the police play a critical role in maintaining order, the use of military grade equipment can sometimes escalate situations rather than defuse them. For instance, during the Ferguson protests in 2014, the police's use of military-grade gear like armored vehicles and tear gas exacerbated tensions between the officers and protesters. Do you think there could be a balance between maintaining law and order and avoiding the militarization of the police force?