Police Chief Responds to Presidential Cuts on Military Gear

Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander Speaks Out

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Earlier this week, President Barack Obama made cuts to shipments of military equipment to police offices.

The president, at an appearance in New Jersey, said the use of militarized equipment can portray an intimidating image to the public they’re trying to serve and protect.

Among things restricted from use are vehicles with tracks, and weapons that fire high-caliber rounds.

And the Chief of Police in Superior is responding to the announcement.

One year ago, the Superior Police Department purchased a military vehicle that’s armored and able to sustain heavy fire.

Police Chief Nicholas Alexander says his department would use such a vehicle for defense only.

“We use it to provide safety and security to our officers as we transport them to the most dangerous types of scenes or call outs for our SWAT team,” he said.

Chief Alexander says many local police departments rely on military surplus equipment to save on costs for gear they deem necessary and wouldn’t be able to have otherwise.