Following the donation of 10 new advanced assault weapons to the Lakewood Police Department, Philanthropist Dr. Rich Roberts invited Lakewood Police officials to get the first look at some of the newest guns built by the same Israeli company.
Building on the success of their Tavor, Israeli Weapons Industries now created the Micro Tavor, a more compact version of the weapon, which was displayed to the LPD officials yesterday for the first time.
Also shown, was a newly-released machine gun, the ‘Negev’, which has an array of advanced options.
“Police departments are under fire in the Unites States, and many times they could be outgunned,” says Dr. Roberts. “I’m happy as a citizen to help to sponsor enough modern equipment so that our police force can be safe and protect us all.”
Dr. Roberts says he’s looking to donate one of the Micro Tavor guns to the LPD for the primary use during executive functions, and large events under the direction of the SRT (Special Response Team).
LPD officials in attendance were Captain Greg Meyer, Homeland Security liaison Sgt. Rob DiSamone, and LPD’s Rangemaster Sgt. Rob Shimonovich.
(Source: TLS)
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They could also use RPGs. We should start a collection.
Like the fish tank in the background.
Local police armed like commandos usually ends up with innocent people getting shot. We have an army, air force, navy and marines who are properly trained and equipped for warfare.
Why not buy them a Merkava tank while they’re at it?
Why does regular police need assault rifles and sub-machine guns?
Surely, these worriers have made important points. But can the local constabulary always afford to wait for the cavalry to arrive in time?