“House Democrat Readies Bill to Demilitarize Local Police”

Bendery, J. (14 August 2014). House Democrat Readies Bill To Demilitarize Local Police. Retrieved August 21, 2014.

Posted: 14 August 2014 An article by: Jennifer Bendery

Posted on: The Huffington Post Website

Police in Ferguson, MO watch over protestors armed with military-grade weaponry during protests

“Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act”

Representative Hank Johnson of Missouri is expediting his months of work on a law proposal that will cut off local law enforcement officers from receiving assault rifles and other military-grade equipment from the Defense Department. This is in efforts of relieving further tensions between citizens and law enforcement

Social Planning: Hank Johnson is using

problem solving strategies to resolve problems within the community.

He is working to pass an act that will involve and impact both people of power and people from the comunity