The Asheville Police Department again made headlines. This time, they scared people downtown as they engaged in a sniper exercise. Some citizens are of the opinion that the public should have been notified. Some fear law enforcement is becoming too militaristic. A few years ago, people were awakened and scared by some kind of SWAT practice downtown involving helicopters. Such Rambo exercises give the public the impression the police are more interested in throwing their weight around than protecting rights.