For when Larry Ellison goes on a rampage?
Posted on 07/08/2014 6:15:03 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Redwood City police now have a military-style tanker truck thanks to the federal government.
The $75,000 vehicle, originally designed to protect troops in Iraq and Afghanistan from roadside bombs, was paid for by the government as part of a program that provides surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies.
"It's simply a way to move our officers around in a protected environment and evacuate civilians in an emergency instance," Redwood City Police Lt. Ashley Osborn said.
The vehicle, called an MRAP stands for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, is hard to miss at 60,000 pounds and 13-feet tall.
Expert: Andy Lopez Impaired by Marijuana When Shot Meanwhile, some Redwood City residents think war equipment has no place in town.
"Is this a dangerous place that we are in that we need that?" Holly Lezo said. "Is there something they aren't telling us?"
Other residents said the armored vehicle would be better used in neighboring cities that have more violent crime.
"I think a cop car is sufficient for the crime around here," Alexis Cota said.
California Red-Legged Frog Named State Amphibian But some like the fact the vehicle was designed to protect people from the dangers of war.
"If there's any type of catastrophic event, that vehicle looks like it can withstand a lot of damage if need be," said Ricky Oregon, an East Bay resident.
The vehicle does not have any mounted weapons and will not be used to patrol the streets, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
Police added the new vehicle will only be used for emergency situations.
Why do they need a tanker?
I don’t think they do. I heard they have some gang activity, but nothing that would warrant this.
Well, we all know which way this is going...
“Police added the new vehicle will only be used for emergency situations.”
Like serving warrants.
$75,000 <> 750k
It will be used to run over dogs - in people’s yards.
To protect and serve. Right.
My hometown of DeFuniak Springs (population 5,400) got one a week or so ago. It was free except for shipping.
Of course they have no need at all for one but I will have to admit, if someone offered me one for free, I would probably take it.
yeah that’s all that it simply is.
state dept publication 7277 freedom from war.
read it.
phase ii to phase iii. occurring now across the country.
“It will be used to run over dogs - in people’s yards.”
LOL and living rooms and basements and.............
We aren’t going to be able to stop the proliferation of the military weapons to local police forces.
It’s important, however, to change those things we can, and in this case one thing to change is our perception of those weapons.
We need to begin thinking of them as resources for our side, resources being maintained and fueled for us to use when they are needed.
Please don’t tell me you are serious.
I am serious, and am also open to a better approach.
What have you got?
Also donut runs.
Very limited use, but when you need a bullet proof vehicle it is nice to have one. The locals in my area have an old Air Force security vehicle that looks like a mini BTR-60. They use it when they have barricaded suspect with an open field of fire. They have only used it three times in the last six years I have been in the area. They don't use it for every warrant they serve.
Don’t municipal governments have a say in the operation of their PD? At least they are accountable to voters.
They need to install a solar trickle battery charger on this, so it starts when they decide they need it (as long as the fuel does not corrode something)!
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