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Weapons

Poll: Utah Citizens Favor Military Equipment for Police

A poll conducted recently in Utah shows that the residents of that state support police departments getting surplus military equipment.

September 8, 2014

Vehicle Ops

Amid Militarization Furor, California Department Jettisons MRAP

Amid a national furor over police militarization, the San Jose (Calif.) Police Department has decided to get rid of a 15-ton armored vehicle it received earlier this year from a federal military surplus program.

August 29, 2014

Patrol

Police Associations Fight to Keep Military Surplus Gear

Police associations are beginning a major lobbying push to protect their access to the military equipment that was used against demonstrators in Ferguson, Mo.

August 28, 2014

Weapons

Daily News: Police Need Military-Grade Gear

A New York Daily News article talks about the need for military-grade equipment for local law enforcement.

August 24, 2014