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Much of the SWAT gear is likely military surplus. My city has part time SWAT but two huge hummers that were built for the military but never deployed. I am not
by desert_rue 3y ago
Much of the SWAT gear is likely military surplus. My city has part time SWAT but two huge hummers that were built for the military but never deployed.
I am not saying that police prioritize their deployment of officers properly. I’m just saying they likely don’t pay for military surplus.
- nickff 3y agoMilitary surplus is usually auctioned off to eligible buyers at a large discount. There were a number of stories back when MRAPs coming from Afghanistan and Iraq were sold to municipalities.