Researchers have investigated the underlying mechanisms and consequences of militarization in law enforcement agencies for decades, yet there is no agreed-upon definition for this concept. Without consensus, discourse and research on the intersection of policing and community well-being are hampered. The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework for the concept of “militarization.” Twelve key informant interviews focused on defining militarization were conducted with subject matter experts representing expertise in fields such as policing, criminal justice, and community activism. Interview transcripts underwent qualitative analysis using grounded theory methodology. Five key domains emerged: Gear/Technology, Protocols/Procedures for Community Interaction, Military Tactics, Officer Culture/Mindset, and Training and Requirements. Militarization is a complex concept whose subordinate dimensions warrant further investigation independently and in relation to the larger context. This study provides a unifying framework, contextualizing previous efforts to study militarization while highlighting areas for future study around officer and community safety.

中文翻译：

---

国内警务中军事化的概念化

数十年来，研究人员一直在研究执法机构中军事化的基本机制和后果，但是，对于这一概念尚无共识。没有达成共识，就警务与社区福祉的交汇和研究受到阻碍。这项研究的目的是为“军事化”概念开发一个综合框架。针对代表军事化的十二个关键线人访谈进行了采访，这些专家代表了在警务，刑事司法和社区行动等领域的专业知识。访谈笔录采用扎根的理论方法进行定性分析。出现了五个关键领域：装备/技术，社区互动的协议/程序，军事战术，军官文化/思维方式以及培训和要求。军事化是一个复杂的概念，其下属维度需要独立且针对更大范围进行进一步研究。这项研究提供了一个统一的框架，将以前研究军事化的努力与背景联系在一起，同时强调了未来有关官员和社区安全的研究领域。