Columbia County Sheriff's Office adds MRAP to fleet
Columbia County sheriff's officials announced Monday they will be adding a specialized vehicle to the fleet for rescue operations.
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Obama's executive order won't affect MPD, officials say
President Barack Obama cracked down on military-grade equipment for local police departments Monday, but Madison officers say they will not be impacted.
NAACP plans to take concerns of militarization to MPD chief
Military vehicle could amp up tension in Ferguson-like clash, NAACP leaders say
A big theme coming out of Ferguson is the question over militarizing local law enforcement. And Tuesday night, during a Dane County NAACP meeting, executive members approved taking those concerns to Madison Police Chief Mike Koval.
MPD gets military vehicle to provide moving cover in tactical situations
Federal government makes MRAPs available to city for free, officials say
The Madison Police Department has a new tool that will help improve the safety of its officers and citizens. It is the same tool that kept American servicemen and women safe in Iraq and Afghanistan: an MRAP.
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