Then there's the the excessive militarization of U.S. police forces.
Much to much info to post here, but for those interested, here are a few places to start.


https://www.aclu.org/report/war-comes-home-excessive-militarization-american-police

http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/03/10/the-militarization-of-u-s-police-departments/

http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/do-not-resist-and-the-crisis-of-police-militarization