Fort Pierce Police Department unveils new armored vehicle

[Penny Lane 8,159]

It was only 2 grand. That's a steal.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

This is why I asked Lost where does he live. It's strange, from what I've seen here, the folks that live in the quietest neighborhoods, are armed to the teeth. What are you waiting for? WW3? Walking dead?

They want it to stay that way

Fort Pierce Police Department unveils new armored vehicle

• By: Elliott Jones, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Police in Fort Pierce are now armed with a U.S. military surplus battle wagon: a six wheel, 30-ton armored vehicle worth $700,000 — that the agency got for $2,000.

“If you see my SWAT team roll up in this, it’s over, so just give up,” said Police Chief Sam Baldwin.

However Baldwin hopes the mine-resistant, ambush protection vehicle just stays parked. If used, it would be for transporting the SWAT team and for a mobile command and rescue vehicle.

Officer Keith Holmes got the vehicle in October through the auspices of the National Defense Authorization Act. That allows the military to transfer excess military vehicles to law enforcement agencies. The city got a little-used model with 5,000 miles on it.

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The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office helped in getting the vehicle painted for free, so the sides say “Police” and "Fort Pierce."

It is the city’s second SWAT vehicle. In 2009 the city got, for free, a van equipped with a ramp on the roof for getting into second- and third-story buildings.

Read more: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_st_lucie_county/fort_pierce/fort-pierce-police-department-unveils-new-armored-vehicle#ixzz2poTuuwm1

Would your town need a few of these?

I wish i had one....

[mota bhai 2,675]

When the risk to the life of a cop in the line of duty approaches zero, they will cease becoming keepers of the peace and become tyrants.

[Sarah Elle-Même 660]

When the risk to the life of a cop in the line of duty approaches zero, they will cease becoming keepers of the peace and become tyrants.

And only then will they become tyrants? LOLz.

[mota bhai 2,675]

And only then will they become tyrants? LOLz.

Simmer down, hippie.

[christeen 966]

After the 3 hurricanes in a row hit (2 of which made direct landfall in St Lucie, Frances and Jean) then Wilma, there were many emergency calls that came in and accessing much of he area post storm was difficult due to washed out roads, trees down and such... Perhaps they thought for such a cheap price, it might help after another storm for this area?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

They need to add miniguns and some surface-to-air missiles.

[Operator 1,927]

The UK and Canada historically rank in the top 20% of the Global Peace Index yet...

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Never seen one.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I've never seen one either.

That thing says RCMP but the only RCMP I've ever seen drive around in these:

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[mota bhai 2,675]

RCMP Debuts New Tactical Armoured Vehicles

Ottawa – July 23, 2012 – The RCMP has received delivery of a fleet of new Tactical Armoured Vehicles (TAVs) which will enhance the safety of officers involved in critical incidents.

The 18 TAVs will be used by Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) across Canada as their primary support vehicle when responding to calls. They are adaptable and designed to maximize safety for a wide range of incidents that the ERTs face, including hostage takings, armed standoffs, barricaded persons and search and rescue operations.

The arrival of these one-of-a-kind vehicles marks the culmination of years of extensive research and development, all with the goal of giving RCMP members the vehicle best suited for their wide-ranging requirements. They were designed and built by Navistar Defence Canada Inc.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

There are only 18 across Canada? No wonder I've never seen one.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

I call Shotgun! Actually I want the top but it needs a lounger chair first.

[mota bhai 2,675]

There are only 18 across Canada?

That's how it begins.

[Operator 1,927]

There are only 18 across Canada? No wonder I've never seen one.

1 armored vehicle per 1,000 citizens. Seems like a good ratio.