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Why dont cop cars have bulletproof windows?
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Why dont cop cars have bulletproof windows?



    




hitechcountryboy
The cost. Bullet proof glass and car armor is extremely expensive. That is why police cars are normal sedans that are slightly modified to become a police car. Unlike fire trucks that are built just for that purpose, police departments do not have the budget to purchase a special police car because of the number of patrol cars each district needs. In 2011, Chevy may introduce a car that is only for the police departments. It will be custom made for their purpose. But no bullet proof glass.


BlogShag
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Very good question...

It costs too much. Usually Good quality is not inexpensive, and that rule certainly applies to this subject. However, I think it's a matter of where the district wants to spend their money. They seem to waste a lot of it.


JetDoc
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It's not really necessary. The vast majority of police officer shootings occur in situations when the officer(s) were out of the car and on foot, pursuing or facing down a suspect. That's why they wear protective armor (bullet-proof vests) instead.


Bud
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The cost to retrofit every car in department would bankrupt most police departments, even the U.S Army goes into battles without bullet proof glass on choppers..


UCANTCME
The cost as stated above because the standard police swat armored vehicle cost is around $250,000.00 dollars......


Oscar
I have seen some that do. But you are right in assuming they don't since most don't.

But I should tell you, the term bulletproof windows or bulletproof glass is not exactly accurate. I think the politically correct term is bullet resistant glass.

As for where I seen police car with bullet resistant glass is in Miami, there Vice squad use to have many undercover cars that were fitted with that type glass.


Dave
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Hmm.. I'm a little confused by your question.. Could you add more details please?





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