[ctdonath2]

why did the department stockpile so much?

Wadayamean, "so much"? Thats only a bit over 2K per officer. Many civvies consider 1K per person a "bare minimum".

[smithandwesson76subgun]

1k per person, per firearm would be considered my bare minimum.

[Gilbo_3]

seriously though, why is the taxpayer buyin the tools required for the job ???

ive got $$$ wrapped upin Mac & Snap on that were purchased solely to help me 'do my job'...