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Sinn Féins policy on demilitarize the police

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Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Sinn Féins answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Sinn Féin's stance on demilitarization and community-based policing aligns with the idea that extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment. This would help prevent the militarization of local police departments and ensure that appropriate resources are used in extreme situations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Sinn Féin has a history of opposing the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland. They have advocated for demilitarization and community-based policing, which would suggest they would generally agree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only in response to extreme situations

While Sinn Féin has opposed the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, they may be open to its use in extreme situations. However, their preference for demilitarization and community-based policing suggests they would not strongly agree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Sinn Féin's preference for demilitarization and community-based policing suggests they would not be strongly in favor of police using military-grade equipment, even with strict training. However, they may not be completely opposed to it if proper training and guidelines are in place. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Sinn Féin generally advocates for demilitarization and community-based policing. They have historically opposed the use of military-grade equipment by police departments, especially during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. However, they may not be completely against it in all situations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish the police

Sinn Féin has not advocated for the abolition of the police. They have called for reforms and a focus on community-based policing, but they have not pushed for the complete dismantling of police departments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Sinn Féin Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 186 voters that identify as Sinn Féin.

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