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> I can't see any justification for local police forces having military vehicles

Many years ago, Congress passed a law that has the DoD sell off vehicles it no longer needs to police for very good prices. The police get those vehicle for around $3000, which is much less than a conventional car would cost.

I would guess that for most departments, the low cost is their justification.



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