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Portland Police Will Get Tanks

Politics

By Exception Staff | April 10, 2009

PORTLAND, MAINE -- The Portland Police Department will get two armored personnel carriers, referred to as "tanks" within the defense industry. The tanks were a gift from the US Department of Defense.
Reports the Boston Herald:

Police Capt. Ted Ross acknowledged that some people say they are too much. But Ross says the vehicle will reduce the exposure to danger for officers who approach a hostile or armed confrontations.

According to the Portland Pol....

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