Why does Ohio State need a “Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle”?
University police say the vehicle is meant to be used for “large-scale emergency situations,” but will primarily be used to carry university police around campus and to provide a police “presence” on football game days, the Ohio State University Lantern reports.
The gun turret will be disabled apparently. Well, that’s a relief – wouldn’t want to freak out students or anything.
Previous Dish on police militarization here, here, here, and here.
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