Posted on Apr 15, 2015
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Yesterday, I was driving in Myrtle Beach, SC and saw a Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) MRAP all decked out with police hardware. I found it amusing but troubling at the same time. I mean seriously? I didn't flip it off, but seeing it left me with more questions than answers:
1. Why does the Myrtle Beach Police Dept (MBPD) need a mine resistant vehicle?
2. While it may have been given free as part of a gov't surplus program aimed at protecting our police officers, were any strings attached?
3. Should these vehicles have been given to the National Guard rather than the local police forces?
4. In the long run, are we not fiscally better off using squadcars and motorcycles and calling in the National Guard to work with the police when the situation warrants?
5. Does this militarization of local law enforcement cause the police to power trip and react differently, and treat the public as the enemy?
What are your thoughts on this?
1. Why does the Myrtle Beach Police Dept (MBPD) need a mine resistant vehicle?
2. While it may have been given free as part of a gov't surplus program aimed at protecting our police officers, were any strings attached?
3. Should these vehicles have been given to the National Guard rather than the local police forces?
4. In the long run, are we not fiscally better off using squadcars and motorcycles and calling in the National Guard to work with the police when the situation warrants?
5. Does this militarization of local law enforcement cause the police to power trip and react differently, and treat the public as the enemy?
What are your thoughts on this?
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I think that it shouldn't matter what equipment thay have as far as how thay act if thay are improper in thier actions thay should be judge accordingly as far as getting the equipment when has government assistance not had strings on it
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It's a no brainer here! I am for it, I'd rather the Local Law Enforcement know and understand how to use this equipment (and never need it) than to be in need of it and not have it or not know how to use it! While not an everyday occurrence, remember there were a couple guys in the bank robbery in Los Angeles and there was no answer....with our border situation and the thirst of our adversaries (ISIL/homegrown terrorist etc) I'd much rather have our folks prepared to take down targets within our country, just like the boy scouts...Be Prepared!
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It used to be an MRAP. Now it is a heavy truck used by a police department. This program lets local emergency services get stuff they ordinarily can not afford, but can use in a serious emergency, for cheap. This truck can rescue people during floods and storms, go over fallen trees, etc., like nothing else in a police department, fire department, or emergency medical organization. For years, emergency management agencies have grabbed up 6x6 trucks and such just for that purpose.
Paint it pink, maybe it won't bother people so much.
Paint it pink, maybe it won't bother people so much.
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