Obama resists demands to curtail police militarisation calling instead for improved officer training

Obama has separately asked for extra federal funds to reform police departments across the country, in the wake of protests that followed the death of Michael Brown

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/01/obama-white-house-summit-ferguson

Obama proposes $263 million for 50,000 police body cameras
Washington (UPI) Dec 1, 2014 - President Barack Obama announced stricter regulations for distribution of military equipment to local police forces Monday, while simultaneously calling for over $260 million in additional spending for police body cameras. The announcement comes as the president is meeting with national civil rights leaders, representatives from law enforcement and his top advisers to address issues of ... more http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Obama_proposes_263_million_for_50000_police_body_cameras_999.html