I'd suspect reinforcing. They're quoting a ratio of fatal shootings of 4:1 between with:without military gear. I don't think police departments are insular enou

I'd suspect reinforcing. They're quoting a ratio of fatal shootings of 4:1 between with:without military gear. I don't think police departments are insular enough to maintain that level of work culture disparity. There is certainly significant variance, though, and toxic culture is more impactful when it's empowered and visibly supported. It would also would be unsurprising if providing overkill response methods resulted in, well, overkill.