The Most Militarized Local Police Departments in America

Special Report

January 16, 2023 7:19 am

Source: Courtesy of Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook

15. Orange County Sheriff’s Department, California
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.9 million
> County population: 3.2 million
> Most expensive items: Medevac helicopter, utility helicopter, bomb disposal trailer, MK 3 MOD 0 combat knives, expandable shelter

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

14. Howell County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $3.9 million
> County population: 39,753
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, expandable shelter, utility truck, truck tractor

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

13. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $4.1 million
> County population: 479,758
> Most expensive items: Utility helicopter, aircraft gas turbine engine, observation helicopter

Source: Courtesy of City of Jackson, TN - Police Department via Facebook

12. Jackson Police Department, Tennessee
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $4.2 million
> City population: 67,753
> Most expensive items: Flight trainer helicopter, mine-resistant vehicle, unmanned ground vehicle

Source: Courtesy of Buckeye AZ Police Department via Facebook

11. Buckeye Police Department, Arizona
> Total value of surplus military equipment: $4.2 million
> City population: 89,711
> Most expensive items: Mine-resistant vehicle, pickup, air force EOD robots, trucks and truck tractors

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