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Police departments from around the country are adding armored vehicles to their fleets. Some are receiving military surplus equipment while others are purchasing new vehicles with donations or federal funds.
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Law enforcement critics say armored vehicles are the symbol of police "militarization" and no police agency needs them, but their sole purpose is to protect officers responding to protect the public during critical incidents.
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The Defense Logistics Agency, under contract with IronPlanet, received more than $3.2 million during the first two months of online public auctions for excess rolling stock, including Humvees.
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A Utah police survivor is leading a campaign to make sure no other officer is killed in the same manner as her husband.
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The Horry County (S.C.) Police Department added an armored vehicle to its fleet, emphasizing that it would be used as a rescue vehicle.
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Using proprietary technology, Angel Armor's newest Ballistic Door Panels for law enforcement vehicles are cost effective, durable, lightweight, and weatherproof.
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Lenco Industries has introduced the BearCat Tactical SUV that provides law enforcement agencies a more inconspicuous armored vehicle for executive and diplomatic protection missions.
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President Barack Obama has ordered a review of the federal program that allows local police departments to acquire surplus military equipment.
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The Armored Group and McSweeney Designs rolled out the highly specialized armored MD XUV Motorcade for high profile individuals, heads of state, and others who need personal protection.
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