The Most Militarized Local Police Departments in America

Special Report

January 16, 2023 7:19 am

Source: Courtesy of Cass County Sheriff's Office Walker Minnesota via Facebook

20. Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.4 million
> County population: 29,917
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, night vision image intensifiers

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

19. Lane County Sheriff’s Department, Oregon
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.4 million
> County population: 380,532
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, unmanned ground vehicle, utility truck

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Source: Courtesy of Florence County Sheriff's Office- South Carolina via Facebook

18. Florence County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.5 million
> County population: 137,276
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, MK 3 MOD 0 combat knives, thermal imaging equipment

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

17. Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.7 million
> County population: 518,648
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, tactical wheeled vehicles, unmanned ground vehicle, trucks and truck tractors

Source: Courtesy of Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official) via Facebook

16. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Florida
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.7 million
> County population: 601,573
> Most expensive items: Utility helicopter, observation helicopter

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