You honestly think one of those things wouldn’t come in handy in El Paso/Cd. Juarez? That Sheriff, a supporter of whom I am not, is nevertheless on the front lines of the border wars. A government that is unable to protect its borders is no government at all.
Oh useful? You Betcha! No doubt it would be useful.. But that is not the test as to whether or not it’s a good idea. The money to buy the thing was extorted by the Federal Government and returned as it saw fit to the State. That’s just accepting a loan from the God Father. Someday he will ask for something in return. I want my government to be weak, helpless, underfunded and incompetent. Now if the local tax payers all got together and decided they needed to buy this it would be different. But to get Federal Gubment cheese... NO WAY! Some day, some way the feds will force that sheriff to make a choice in loyalty. If more of his money comes from Federal sources than local sources where do think his choice will be made?