SOME POLICE DEPARTMENTS TRADE EX-MILITARY VEHICLES FOR LESS AGGRESSIVE MODELS

After widespread debate over whether public law enforcement agencies should acquire former military combat vehicles, at least one department is focused on projecting a less aggressive and friendlier image.  

Chief Bronnie Teetzle of the Stump River Police Department and Farm Supply proudly rested his hand on his newest acquisition, a former parking lot tram that will serve as a SWAT vehicle.  “Looks like a train, don’t it?” he asked as he massaged the vehicle’s faux smokestack.  

According to Teetzle, the “train” rests on a 1972 International Harvester Metro van chassis.  “Feller over near Cussnard Springs had it stored in his barn til the dry rot fungi ate up the barn,” he explained.  “We traded him a police hat and a dartboard for it.  We can’t wait to take it on a SWAT callout and wave to all the youngsters.”