All kinds of new Police weapons

Popular Science is showing off the various new police tools, esp. non-lethal (i.e., torture) weapons: Cop Tech 2010. And has the following scary quote:

Part of the need for new equipment stems from the changing role of law enforcement. “The line between war and crime has become blurred,” Heal says as we drive away from the house. “Police officers are now expected to prevent and respond to terrorism. Soldiers are asked to guard prisoners and investigate crimes. Street cops have sub-machine guns.”

Have the citizens turned into Enemy of the State already?

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