Recruiting Police in Missouri During the Ferguson Protests

Clip | 2m | Betty Taylor discusses the mentality of the community and police in St. Louis. (2m)

Mother Recalls 60 Terrified Hours When Gunman Held Her Baby

Clip | 2m 42s | After being held hostage for 68 hours, a SWAT Team rescued Iris Vickson's daughter. (2m 42s)

Introduction to Armed in America: Police & Guns

Clip | 1m 2s | An Orlando Northland Church panel discusses whether militarized police is a problem. (1m 2s)

How Do Police Acquire Military Grade Weapons?

Clip | 1m 13s | Police Chief Beary discusses the military equipment UCF receives through the 1033 Program. (1m 13s)

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Clip | 1m 6s | Former Sheriff Sue Rahr explains why she thinks local police need military equipment. (1m 6s)

Flash Bang Grenade Exploded Near Baby’s Crib, Mother Recalls

Clip | 3m 49s | A SWAT Team changed the lives of the Phonesavanhs forever with one flash bang grenade. (3m 49s)

Does Arming Police Make Them More Likely to Use Force?

Clip | 1m 54s | A poll shows 36% of Americans don’t think military equipment increases the use of force. (1m 54s)

Armed in America: Peace Officer | Preview

Preview | 30s | Examine the nation’s rising gun violence with Independent Lens & PBS. (30s)