The militarization of New York area police departments

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Jim Hoffer

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It began with images from Ferguson, Missouri, officers armed to the hilt, looking more like soldiers than cops.

It has raised questions about the militarization of police departments around the country, and if you think it's not happening the New York area, you would be wrong.

It's an impressive array of military hardware, enough in some cases to equipment a small army. The NYPD has six armored vehicles, but then again, it's the number one terrorist target.

The Eyewitness News Investigators found small towns where the police have received huge mine-resistant trucks and grenade launchers.

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