The Most Militarized Local Police Departments in America

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January 16, 2023 7:19 am

Source: Courtesy of Jamestown ND Police Department via Facebook

25. Jamestown Police Department, North Dakota
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.2 million
> City population: 15,823
> Most expensive items: Infrared detecting set, up-armored NTVs, surveillance thermal device

Source: Courtesy of Washington County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

24. Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Virginia
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.3 million
> County population: 53,997
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, utility truck, air force EOD robots

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23. Los Angeles Police Department, California
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.3 million
> City population: 3.9 million
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, MK 3 MOD 0 combat knives

Source: Courtesy of Columbus County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

22. Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.3 million
> County population: 51,474
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, non-lethal capabilities set, utility truck

Source: Courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office- Texas via Facebook

21. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.3 million
> County population: 256,755
> Most expensive items: Utility helicopter, mine-resistant vehicle, transmission assembly parts, observation helicopter

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