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Posted: 9/29/2013 9:12:06 AM EDT
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I prolly missed this as an earlier post, but why does Murfreesboro Police need a MRAP? (Mods, delete me if this is a prior or a dupe post) Man Questions New MRAP I been thinking about retiring near Murfreesboro, but I sure ain't looking to settle down in any war zone. Dallas, TX and OSU in Ohio got theirs: Dallas Gets MRAP what's up? MTSU (in Murfreesboro) has developed a habit of making the news for the wrong reasons. |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 9:15:16 AM EDT
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I want an MRAP...
"STEAL MY PARKING SPACE, YOU SUNNUVABITCH??!!??!! WELCOME TO THUNDERDOME!!!" |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 9:37:40 AM EDT
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The trend to militarize civilian police is disturbing.
Who are they going to war against? |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 9:40:01 AM EDT
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Us...
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Posted: 9/29/2013 10:49:51 AM EDT
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I want an MRAP... "STEAL MY PARKING SPACE, YOU SUNNUVABITCH??!!??!! WELCOME TO THUNDERDOME!!!" Two go in... one comes out... |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 4:40:41 PM EDT
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Who are they going to war against? us now THAT is what really scares me |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 5:00:52 PM EDT
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I like how the discussion ended:
Guy: "So we can give it back if there are unreasonable upkeep costs, right?" Police: "Yes" (hehehe) |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 5:27:59 PM EDT
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now THAT is what really scares me Quote HistoryQuoted:
Who are they going to war against? us now THAT is what really scares me That was my point. |
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Posted: 9/29/2013 5:50:58 PM EDT
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Who are they going to war against? us now THAT is what really scares me That was my point. I thought the article was about new apartments bringing in more crime, but it apparently was a standard meeting, with the MRAP thing added at the end. What's so amazing to me, is that when he asked the question everybody else was said to have looked confused. Now, the writer didn't explain if the confusion was due to why he asked the question, or if it was due to the revelation that the police had an MRAP. |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 6:04:21 AM EDT
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In this case it is more like Penis envy with the Sheriff's Dept. Sheriff's dept has had an old Cadallac Gage V-100 armored car for years. M'boro City Police Dept sees itself as being the premier Police Department in the county so it has to have the newest and best for citiz.......ah...... criminal suppression.
This goes along with the departments using troo........officers from various departments in the multi jurisdicitional 'ICE Teams'. Ever notice how it seems that every traffic stop turns into an almost must do drug search? This utilizing an almost fire team effort. I had both a 30 year military and LEO (city, county and Federal) work life and was proud of it. I would not recommend them for anyone today! Protect and serve has turned into search and SEIZE while ignoring the Constitution that they are supposed to defend. |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 6:49:29 AM EDT
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They have no need for it at all. It is simply a matter of want.
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Posted: 9/30/2013 8:40:53 AM EDT
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Well, they do have that big mosque thingy going in. Maybe it's needed for a parade float? Or, maybe they are afraid that Forrest will come back.
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Posted: 9/30/2013 9:09:03 AM EDT
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These have been popping up all over the country. The US gives away surplus military stuff to departments that fill out proper forms.
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Posted: 9/30/2013 9:27:39 AM EDT
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These have been popping up all over the country. The US gives away surplus military stuff to departments that fill out proper forms. But it's militarization of the police! Next they'll have PT standards and have to iron their uniforms. |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 10:16:06 AM EDT
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But it's militarization of the police! Next they'll have PT standards and have to iron their uniforms. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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These have been popping up all over the country. The US gives away surplus military stuff to departments that fill out proper forms. But it's militarization of the police! Next they'll have PT standards and have to iron their uniforms. Personally, I'd like to see that before I saw all their explody and demolishy things from the military. |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 10:46:54 AM EDT
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Personally, I'd like to see that before I saw all their explody and demolishy things from the military. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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These have been popping up all over the country. The US gives away surplus military stuff to departments that fill out proper forms. But it's militarization of the police! Next they'll have PT standards and have to iron their uniforms. Personally, I'd like to see that before I saw all their explody and demolishy things from the military. Dis, fo shizzle. |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 11:05:41 AM EDT
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Dis, fo shizzle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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These have been popping up all over the country. The US gives away surplus military stuff to departments that fill out proper forms. But it's militarization of the police! Next they'll have PT standards and have to iron their uniforms. Personally, I'd like to see that before I saw all their explody and demolishy things from the military. Dis, fo shizzle. Agreed Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 12:27:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In this case it is more like Penis envy with the Sheriff's Dept. Sheriff's dept has had an old Cadallac Gage V-100 armored car for years. M'boro City Police Dept sees itself as being the premier Police Department in the county so it has to have the newest and best for citiz.......ah...... criminal suppression. --SNIP-- RCSO has upgraded... they have a Lenco Bearcat, now. |
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Posted: 9/30/2013 4:17:51 PM EDT
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The trend to militarize civilian police is disturbing. Who are they going to war against? Never seen a frat party out of control?????  
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Posted: 10/4/2013 8:07:34 AM EDT
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Hendersonville got one too. WTF? Hendersonville is yuppieville.
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Posted: 10/4/2013 8:28:04 AM EDT
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Hendersonville got one too. WTF? Hendersonville is yuppieville. I think it's the new normal. |
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Posted: 10/5/2013 6:33:43 AM EDT
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Many places in middle and west Tn are getting these for free from Fort Campbell. So I look at it this way, they are going to be buying some type of vehicle to transport their swat teams anyhow so way not get it for free and save the local tax dollars.
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Posted: 10/5/2013 7:09:04 AM EDT
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If I was a cop, the last thing I would want to use and quickly deploy from is an MRAP. They need to send the 300 armored State Department Land Cruisers they've got laying around here....at $300k a pop.
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Posted: 10/6/2013 9:34:13 AM EDT
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Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side.
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Posted: 10/6/2013 4:47:04 PM EDT
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Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side. As long as it looks good. |
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Posted: 10/7/2013 7:35:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If I was a cop, the last thing I would want to use and quickly deploy from is an MRAP. They need to send the 300 armored State Department Land Cruisers they've got laying around here....at $300k a pop. Armored Land Cruiser? I want  |
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Posted: 10/27/2013 11:03:22 AM EDT
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I had both a 30 year military and LEO (city, county and Federal) work life and was proud of it. I would not recommend them for anyone today! Protect and serve has turned into search and SEIZE while ignoring the Constitution that they are supposed to defend. I just got my 20 LEO years in August. I have 10 more years in me but I am getting out for the exact reason. The lawmakers are making officer discression a thing of the past. New recurits come out of TLETA brainwashed tax collectors. I remember when being a cop was about problem solving...No longer the case. Most cops now are armed street level tax collectors. |
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Posted: 10/30/2013 9:17:50 AM EDT
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I remember the Rutherford Co SD got an armored car back in the mid '90s. They took it to that mechanic shop at the corner of Broad St and Maney St, I believe it was. I forgot who the head detective was, Bowman, that was it. Backed over a ladies Mercedes Benz getting it out of the lot. Tore the shit out of her car.
That little escapade cost the Sheriff's Dep't some money. And some good natured ribbing. 
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Posted: 10/30/2013 10:41:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember the Rutherford Co SD got an armored car back in the mid '90s. They took it to that mechanic shop at the corner of Broad St and Maney St, I believe it was. I forgot who the head detective was, Bowman, that was it. Backed over a ladies Mercedes Benz getting it out of the lot. Tore the shit out of her car. That little escapade cost the Sheriff's Dep't some money. And some good natured ribbing. That truck is still alive... it isn't with the SO, though. EDIT: Still a county asset, though :) |
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Posted: 10/30/2013 8:49:00 PM EDT
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Don't know how it is in your parts....but here, we get one from the surplus program for $5,000 delivered....too good to pass up - I guess?
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Posted: 11/2/2013 6:21:50 PM EDT
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Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side. I loved my MaxxPro, but it was the + version (dually rear axle). The part I was happy about was the adjustable gunners platform in the turret. I'm 6'5'' so proper defilade can be a pain. Still don't think the cops need em. |
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Posted: 11/4/2013 9:20:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I loved my MaxxPro, but it was the + version (dually rear axle). The part I was happy about was the adjustable gunners platform in the turret. I'm 6'5'' so proper defilade can be a pain. Still don't think the cops need em. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side. I loved my MaxxPro, but it was the + version (dually rear axle). The part I was happy about was the adjustable gunners platform in the turret. I'm 6'5'' so proper defilade can be a pain. Still don't think the cops need em. Edit: Just re-read. You were gunning. That Pro in your avatar - with the cable mitigation and no EFP installed, was that your ride? |
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Posted: 11/4/2013 9:24:12 PM EDT
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I just learned that the RCSO may have a few surplus OH58D's laying around. Can anyone confirm? I'll look into it - but, easy intel is easy
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Posted: 11/4/2013 9:54:44 PM EDT
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Did you happen to drive medics around? Edit: Just re-read. You were gunning. That Pro in your avatar - with the cable mitigation and no EFP installed, was that your ride? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side. I loved my MaxxPro, but it was the + version (dually rear axle). The part I was happy about was the adjustable gunners platform in the turret. I'm 6'5'' so proper defilade can be a pain. Still don't think the cops need em. Edit: Just re-read. You were gunning. That Pro in your avatar - with the cable mitigation and no EFP installed, was that your ride? No that was just a pic I grabbed. We did carry battalion medics from time to time, as our truck was set up for litters. But we were not a dedicated ambulance. Thank God we never needed them though. This is a pic of my truck. ] 
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Posted: 11/4/2013 10:56:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No that was just a pic I grabbed. We did carry battalion medics from time to time, as our truck was set up for litters. But we were not a dedicated ambulance. Thank God we never needed them though. This is a pic of my truck. ]http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/4432607891_df8b4fc4d9_z.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side. I loved my MaxxPro, but it was the + version (dually rear axle). The part I was happy about was the adjustable gunners platform in the turret. I'm 6'5'' so proper defilade can be a pain. Still don't think the cops need em. Edit: Just re-read. You were gunning. That Pro in your avatar - with the cable mitigation and no EFP installed, was that your ride? No that was just a pic I grabbed. We did carry battalion medics from time to time, as our truck was set up for litters. But we were not a dedicated ambulance. Thank God we never needed them though. This is a pic of my truck. ]http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/4432607891_df8b4fc4d9_z.jpg I'm sad now and I'm not sure why. |
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Posted: 11/5/2013 7:47:21 AM EDT
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looks like my truck. I'm sad now and I'm not sure why. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Worst of all, it's probably a MaxxPro, and those are the most unstable version of the family. It's going to look great in the motor pool, but take a corner too fast and that big mother is going to be on its side. I loved my MaxxPro, but it was the + version (dually rear axle). The part I was happy about was the adjustable gunners platform in the turret. I'm 6'5'' so proper defilade can be a pain. Still don't think the cops need em. Edit: Just re-read. You were gunning. That Pro in your avatar - with the cable mitigation and no EFP installed, was that your ride? No that was just a pic I grabbed. We did carry battalion medics from time to time, as our truck was set up for litters. But we were not a dedicated ambulance. Thank God we never needed them though. This is a pic of my truck. ]http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/4432607891_df8b4fc4d9_z.jpg I'm sad now and I'm not sure why. I don't know about you brother, but I know I miss it. You still in? |
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Posted: 11/7/2013 12:09:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't know about you brother, but I know I miss it. You still in? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: SNIP No that was just a pic I grabbed. We did carry battalion medics from time to time, as our truck was set up for litters. But we were not a dedicated ambulance. Thank God we never needed them though. This is a pic of my truck. ]http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/4432607891_df8b4fc4d9_z.jpg I'm sad now and I'm not sure why. I don't know about you brother, but I know I miss it. You still in? I miss it a lot. Then I think about all of the bullshit when I was near a flag-pole, and then I feel better  EDIT: I won't lie though... I found myself in a National Guard recruiting center more than a few times, after... |
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