massachusettes police depts get heavy artillery

875 views · Published 19 June 2009 · 1:52 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: Media Monarchy · 2009 · News & Politics

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from wwlp: Like other law enforcers, West Springfield officers carry the usual handguns, handcuffs, pepper spray and ammunition. Unlike most police departments, this particular police force is also equipped with 2 grenade launchers, 4 M-14 semi-automatic rifles and one M-21 sniper rifle. According to the Boston Globe, West Springfield is one of 82 Massachusetts police departments that have obtained military surplus weapons over the last 15 years as part of a federal program.

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