How America's State Police Got Military Weapons

To date, the US has spent over $15.4 billion on the militarization of police.All of these weapons, vehicles, and equipment are acquired by the police through a military program called 1033. There are four major moments in history that enabled the creation of the 1033 Program: The Safe Streets Act of 1968, The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, The National Defense Authorization Act of 1990, and The Patriot Act of 2000.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Following is a transcription