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MechAg94 wrote:

carlson1 wrote:TV reports that they were locked in a "safe" in the back of the unmarked "SUV." The burgler was able to get into the vehicle, unlock the safe and taken all his weapons (I don't think it was all of teams weapons) and all of his armor, badge, uniforms, and gear. They said the replacement cost for the rifle was $10,000, but the street value was $25,000.

What sort of rifle costs $10,000? Was this his double rifle used for taking down rampaging elephants? I didn't think that was an issue in Dallas.

A tricked out .50 BMG?

I'm thinking this should be $10,000 for rifleS (plural). A top-notch sniper rifle, plus a nice M4, and maybe an MP5? All that together could easily add up to $10,000 or more.

Before everyone starts blaming the SWAT LEO for this, it does appear the items were properly secured in a locked container inside the locked vehicle. Not sure what more you can ask these guys to do with their gear, which AFAIK they must keep on them 24/7 in case they get an emergency call.

Someone with knowledge of this who is willing and able to break into both the car and the locked trunk and take these items obviously needs to be caught quickly. But I'm not sure what further measures we all want/expect SWAT members to take. Should they all drive armored vehicles with "Mission Impossible" style self-destruct alarms 24/7/365?