The Oregon State Police purchased a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle for $445,719 from a Massachusetts company. While such vehicles may have legitimate law enforcement uses, the high cost and militarized nature of the equipment raises questions about priorities and necessity for state-level policing.
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Concern Score Assessment
Concern Score: 75/100
Source Document
OregonBuys — data.oregon.gov →