The Question:

Why does the city need an armored, assault vehicle?

The Answer:

“Sometimes, it is thought that a city has equipment “because it is cool”, or there was a “grant” or “we have always done things this way.” In the case of having an armored, assault vehicle the reason is one of community safety. The armored vehicle allows the Police Department to safely respond to a variety of predicable and recurring threats within the community. The police are responsible for the safety of the community and must have appropriate tools to carry out that mission. Just as having firearms, bomb robots, and other tools at our disposal we must be prepared for that occasion when they are justified. While not frequent, situations occur in the community that require use of this vehicle for the safety of the officers and public.”

In August, News Director Tracie Perkins got to ride in the armored vehicle! 

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