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In 1964 our little 10 man police in force in CT had a WWII DUK.
Why?
I am uncomfortable with the police force having military vehicles.
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You're uncomfortable with police having a retired military vehicle a bunch of port cities allow in the hands of private individuals for amphibious tours of the area? A truck that has no armor? And only a one in four chance of having a ring mount for a firearm they don't have?
I'd be more uncomfortable at the maintenance costs. Or wonder about selling it to a Duck Tour and using the money to buy a police boat, assuming the place didn't have geography making a DUKW a uniquely handy item to have.
44AMP and I were replying at the same time, with much the same thought, though I go a step further. I don't particularly mind if they have armor. Tracks are an issue for the wear and tear they may cause on the roadways, but armor doesn't bother me. Heck, they're already wearing body armor most of the rest of us can't get.