Here's a relevant quote from the article: > The results paint a troubling picture: The more equipment a department receives, the more people are shot and kille

Here's a relevant quote from the article: > The results paint a troubling picture: The more equipment a department receives, the more people are shot and killed, even after accounting for violent crime, race, income, drug use and population. Personally my first thought was that police that were already predisposed to kill suspects are more likely to want the military gear. But it wouldn't surprise me if the effect works but ways.