If we’re not living in a militarized police state, then please explain what Ohio State University could possibly need with one of these.
The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety has acquired an armored military vehicle that looks like it belongs in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Gary Lewis, a senior director of media relations at OSU, told The Daily Caller via email that the “unique, special-purpose vehicle is a replacement” for the “police fleet.” He called the armored jalopy “an all-hazard, all-purpose, public safety-response vehicle” with “obviously enhanced capabilities.”
He noted that the vehicle was “acquired at no cost from Military Surplus.” He also bragged that it has “extremely low miles and is in nearly new condition” but elaborated no further concerning the acquisition.
“We are in the process of making it usable for our needs in an urban campus environment,” Lewis explained. “Specifically we are removing the top turret and repainting.”
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7 comments:
Preparation for Shari.
No cost to him but as a taxpayer it cost me. Is there no common sense left any more.
Its coming. You not think so, or may not believe it, but that would only indicate your complete denial and utter delusion. Thousands of police departments (and now, a college?) could be dropped right in the middle of a combat zone and be better armed than the enemy. But, it is, of course, for our "safety". BS.
Its for the children my arse...facist thugs coming to a town or school near you
I heard Rick Hoppes and Gordo Tull ordered one for the Salisbury Fire Department.
I guess those campus rallies turn soooo ugly that they need this? Ummm...wake up people!
Actually the OSU police department is one of the biggest in the nation.
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