LeviF Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The article kind of sucks, but you get the idea: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41912754/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/t/why-do-americas-police-need-armored-tank/ America's most in-demand police vehicle is a 10-officer 16,000-pound armored tank that takes bullets like Superman and drives 80 mph. The federal government buys dozens each year for local police departments. Do America's local police need tanks? I, for one, am not in favor of our local PDs being paramilitary forces (although this seems to be the case already). What do you guys think? Oh, almost forgot, my favorite line: "If somebody looks out and sees a Ford Crown Victoria sitting out there, they may not take you very seriously," Warren County, Va., Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron told a local newspaper in October, "but if they look out the window and see this thing sitting there, they're going to know you're serious." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Because an unarmored tank would be pointless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 One of the local PD SWAT teams was told by their city to return the armored Humvee they were given.... http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Auburn-PD-ordered-to-return-free-armored-Humvee/vkNef9DhmE2yBWr2M3AE3A.cspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The article kind of sucks, but you get the idea: http://www.msnbc.msn...d-armored-tank/ I, for one, am not in favor of our local PDs being paramilitary forces (although this seems to be the case already). What do you guys think? Oh, almost forgot, my favorite line: Would have been helpful here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 The article kind of sucks, but you get the idea: http://www.msnbc.msn...d-armored-tank/ I, for one, am not in favor of our local PDs being paramilitary forces (although this seems to be the case already). What do you guys think? Oh, almost forgot, my favorite line: Ever been to downtown My Yami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Could be useful on the Borders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Oh, come on, don't the police need these to go bust potheads who grow a plant or two in their window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 More an armored car, which is substantially different. I question why most police department would need a specially-built armored combat car instead of a Brinks truck or something. As to why they should need them...most small towns shouldn't, and I doubt most large cities have a crying need either (I can't recall the last time DC had a situation that called for one). But they're also one of those things that, when you need them, you REALLY need them immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 It will be very handy to control the rioting "middle class" in a few years. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Of course they need the tanks. How else is everyone supposed to get rich without buying tanks and building private prisons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 But they're also one of those things that, when you need them, you REALLY need them immediately. How is manning a vehicle like this handled? I would assume that officers have other duties but there is always a crew available on short notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 How is manning a vehicle like this handled? I would assume that officers have other duties but there is always a crew available on short notice? It's usually SWAT that would be trained in its use, not your local meter maid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 It's usually SWAT that would be trained in its use, not your local meter maid. But, they have other roles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 But, they have other roles? Yes, for instance my brother is on SWAT, but his primary job is firefighter/paramedic. He is on the team for his paramedic training, in case something happens during entry he can start first aid, but he is fully train on weapons and techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Because without it you'd never hear Theo say "Wohoho, what do we have here. It looks like the police have themselves an RV." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_eqLWr2k-Q Looks like we're gonna need some more FBI guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Something with "X-ray vision" may be more useful. You wouldn't believe the: guns, drugs, cigarettes, illegal aliens etc. that run up/down I-95. I would drive on my rims before I would stop for a flat tire there! "Ccver me while I change my tire!" Make that X2 if it's dark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) The article kind of sucks, but you get the idea: http://www.msnbc.msn...d-armored-tank/ I, for one, am not in favor of our local PDs being paramilitary forces (although this seems to be the case already). What do you guys think? Oh, almost forgot, my favorite line: It's a BearCat, not an armored tank. Could you paint a worse picture with the title? This is an armored tank. Linky for armored tank picture. A BearCat is an armored car set up for SWAT / SRT operations. There are litterally hundreds (maybe thousands) of these all over the USA. Prior to BearCat building these designed for Police operations, departments used to get old armored cars (the kind used to haul money) to use. What, no problem with Brinks driving around in Armored cars? So in your mind, police officers that have to respond to barricaded armed suspect calls should just pull up and park out front in a regular patrol car? Armored tank Also, your favorite line, is a command officer refering to his officers outside of a barricade situation. Edited July 11, 2011 by BB27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It's a BearCat, not an armored tank. Could you paint a worse picture with the title? This is an armored tank. Linky for armored tank picture. A BearCat is an armored car set up for SWAT / SRT operations. There are litterally hundreds (maybe thousands) of these all over the USA. Prior to BearCat building these designed for Police operations, departments used to get old armored cars (the kind used to haul money) to use. What, no problem with Brinks driving around in Armored cars? So in your mind, police officers that have to respond to barricaded armed suspect calls should just pull up and park out front in a regular patrol car? Armored tank Also, your favorite line, is a command officer refering to his officers outside of a barricade situation. I don't have an issue with those. How do you feel about no knock warrants when they get the wrong house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 How do you feel about no knock warrants when they get the wrong house? The stupid guy shouldn't be the one directing the operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 The stupid guy shouldn't be the one directing the operation. LOL fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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