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On eve of Ferguson decision, Pentagon looking at surplus gear program
by Chris EgerDepartment of Defense officials told Congress last week that while they support the surplus program that provides military equipment to police, they are pursuing changes.
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Coroner and Livestock investigators defend military surplus guns
by Chris EgerAn Arkansas coroner and state tobacco regulators as well as cattle theft investigators in Wyoming are the latest groups to stand behind their recent participation in the Department of Defense's surplus property program.
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Citing Ferguson, lawmaker to introduce bill to curb DoD gear for police agencies
by Chris EgerA lawmaker is calling on Congress to restrict a Department of Defense program that provides surplus military equipment to law enforcement agencies.
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Tennessee sheriff stockpiles 161 military weapons for 31 deputies (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerIn rural McMinn County, Tennessee, Sheriff Joe Guy has achieved a more than 5:1 ratio of guns per officer after participating in a DOD surplus program.
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Florida police department unveils new MRAP armored vehicle (VIDEO)
by Brent McCluskeyThe Fort Pierce Police Department unveiled their newly acquired mine-resistant ambush protection armored vehicle. The 61,700-pound, six-wheeled battle wagon is a rolling fortress and is meant to give the SWAT team protection during high-risk situations. Though it’s worth nearly $700,000, the Fort Pierce PD purchased the like-new vehicle from the Department of Defense for only […]
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