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Hawthorne council authorizes request for MRAP from federal surplus after resident raises 'militarization' concerns
Summary
After a public commenter urged the council to delay a request for a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, the Hawthorne Borough Council voted to authorize Resolution R192 to seek the MRAP through federal surplus; council members said the unit is free to acquire but can carry shipping and upkeep costs.
A resident’s public comment prompted a heated exchange before the Hawthorne Borough Council voted Dec. 7 to authorize a request for a mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle from federal surplus.
Jack Lohr, a resident who identified himself from Van Winkle, asked the council to table Resolution R192 and allow time for public input, saying the vehicle’s size and appearance could create a perception of police “militarization.” “I don’t see the need for a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle,” Lohr said, pointing to the vehicle’s weight (he cited 15–24 tons) and the potential for road damage and tipping on…
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