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Commission approves mobile anti-vehicle barriers to harden events; barriers to be paid from federal forfeiture funds
Summary
Largo commissioners voted 7-0 to authorize expenditure of federal forfeiture funds (estimated $130,000) to purchase mobile vehicle barriers and a trailer for deployment at Central Park and large events after police explained operational needs and weights of barrier units.
The Largo City Commission on June 3 unanimously authorized expanding the use of federal forfeiture funds to purchase mobile anti‑vehicle barriers and a trailer in an estimated amount of $130,000.
Police and public‑safety staff described the equipment as an industry standard for hardening high‑profile public events against vehicle attacks. The proposed kit includes a trailer and multiple barriers; staff explained each barrier weighs more than 700 pounds and that…
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