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Ventura, CA Police using armored vehicles in the streets

September 10, 2011 by Brian D. Hill  
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Ventura Police Vehicle

Photo by Michael Remington and used with his permission

Author: Brian D. Hill

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How can a country that is at peace, have no civil wars, people are always peaceful when they protest, and the rioters are almost always police being dressed up as violent anarchists to stage a riot during peaceful protests (people like Alex Jones always catch them in the act), use armored tactical vehicles.

Something you usually may only see in Baghdad or Iraq, militarized or tactical armored and weaponized vehicles during riots and wars, has now appeared in Downtown Ventura California. This does go along with the militarization of police across the country. The police don’t trust the American people anymore when they use armored vehicles with weapon firing ports in addition to their usual police cruisers.

Even when I was able to go inside several military bases with my grandpa (A veteran) none of them used armored tactical vehicles. Even the military police vehicles which I saw several were only police cruisers.

Michael Remington was the one that discovered that Ventura California police is using militarized vehicles in addition to their normal police cruisers.

Here’s the armored vehicle with the words ‘Ventura Police’ printed on the side.

So why on earth is our local police using armored vehicles instead of regular police cruisers? Do they think Americans are going to shoot them, blow them up, or something? I thought America was a peaceful country where protests are peaceful. Military is not allowed in the United States due to Posse Comitatus Act. Maybe the militarization of our police force is a way to circumvent the Posse Comitatus Act since technically and legally the police aren’t the army.

“The military vehicle was seen downtown Ventura, California, yesterday around 1:30pm.  I was parked when it pulled onto the street ahead.  It made a left hand turn and left.  In the brief moment I managed to take one picture.  What caught my eye was that the military vehicle was marked ‘Ventura Police’, Hope it goes viral!.” Mr. Remington told reporter Mr. Brian D. Hill reporter of USWGO Alternative News, FederalJack, We Are Change, and Before It’s News.

In fact later Mr. Remington got more photos of the vehicle inside and outside and sent it to Mr. Hill to send to the three alternative media outlets he works for.

The inside looks hardcore like something out of an action movie.

In fact to view all the images check out the Photos of the Ventura CA Police armored vehicle Image Gallery brought to you by USWGO.

“Notice the large gun turret (geared); and heavy armor plating (1/2”?).  They claimed it was a SWAT asset, with no mention of how they procured it through UASI.” Mr. Remington stated in an email with the photos attached that were added into the photo gallery.

Popeye from FederalJack.com, posts on We Are Change, also examined the first photo sent to me and made several comments about it. He stated “That’s what they are doing, local cops are getting armored vehicles. It is the militarization of the local cops, turning them into paramilitary.”

So the local police across the country under the guise of National Security are buying up armored tactical and weapon-capable vehicles through the UASI and will patrol the streets using these hardened vehicles. The large gun turrets means that the police can fire weapons through them at the people outside of the vehicle. UASI is abbreviated for Urban Area Security Initiative. The UASI is a county wide group that is funded by federal dollars.  Their goal is to improve security against domestic and foreign terrorism.  The Bearcat (the vechicle in the photos) is the 3rd in the county to be purchased by UASI funds.  Ventura County Sheriff, Oxnard Police and in July Ventura PD took delivery of the vehicle.

The top section looks like a large machine gun can be mounted at the top where police can fire multiple bullets at suspects with large weapons just like in Good Ole Iraq the war zone. Either a big weapon or a sound cannon since those were used at the G20 summit in Pittsburgh.

This is the type of vehicle that may be hitting every local police station in America.

We have yet to receive a comment from the Ventura CA police department and once we do we will write a followup story as to why they are using vehicles that are similar to American army issued vehicles in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Baghdad.

All photos taken by Michael Remington and used with his permission. Licenses have not been applied to these photos so you should contact him before deciding to add to your website.

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48 Comments on "Ventura, CA Police using armored vehicles in the streets"

  1. Ted on Thu, 3rd Nov 2011 6:12 pm 

    Look at the events of August 21st in El Cajon California and you’ll see why this type of vehicle is needed. Law Enforcement responded to a man who shot and killed his daughter and mother in law, then shot a police officer and lit his house on fire. Police were able to use the vehicle to provide a shield for firefighters to use in protecting adjoing structures from the fire. I think if you had asked objectively you would have discovered that there is no grand conspriracy behind the use of these vehicles…seems like you jumped the gun and cried wolf.

  2. patrick on Sat, 12th Nov 2011 4:05 pm 

    The Total Federal Takeover and Militarization of our local cops is Probably NOT Compleat yet. Good Luck to ALL PATRIOTS. Revolt,Rebel,Resist,Defy

  3. George on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 2:32 am 

    Land of the Free

  4. Bob on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 3:09 am 

    Why won’t the police answer questions about this type of vehicle? Who provided the funds? Who authorized this type of vehicle? Why this much armored and militarized equipment, are you kidding me, are you people so naive that you don’t see what’s happening in you own back yard?

    Why do they send in their officers into court to intimidate a defendant and witnesses while they are testifying? Raising their fist, making comments, and glaring at both the witnesses and defendant? I know this to be a fact since I was on a jury where I witnessed this behavior from the Oxnard Police. I’m a veteran, served my country and I have to be subjected to these “Jack-boot thugs”. Better wake up people; this is not an isolated incident.

    Don’t believe me people, go out stand up for your rights and watch what happens. I dare you.

  5. Eli on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 3:28 am 

    Ted; The whole point is that regardless of the legitimately reasonable uses these kinds of vehicles can have on US soil, the militarization of any local police force is WRONG. Period. Remember Posse Comitatus? Not to mention the fact that police (and other authorities) have a disgracful history of misusing/abusing new technology and techniques.

    I can only speak for myself when I say that if the police plan on using these tanks (and similar gear) on peaceful, non-violent US citizens there will be hell to pay. For now however, the non payment of taxes should suffice….

  6. Freedom Ends Here on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:17 am 

    Funny how militarized our police have become. You might think they expect a war with us soon! I wonder if they have thought about how they have been getting paid….maybe by our taxes?

    One day after the Republic has become a distant memory and they are imprisoned by the REAL army for being a terror threat, they may see that all their efforts to control us was for naught. They caused the collapse of America by, “just doing their job.”

    America was a great land, with great people who, did great things…at one time. Now, nothing but embarrassment in front of the World and God. So disappointing….

  7. Mister Jimmy on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 6:30 am 

    To the OP: Dumbya put an end to the Posse Comitatus Act, so now the American people are subject to attack by US military forces whenever the neocons and ‘dual citizens’ feel the time is right. In keeping with a recent treaty, now Canadian troops may also be called in to attack American civilians if it is felt to be necessary. In looking at this vehicle, I would say the tires could probably not stand up to large-caliber bullets, and Molotov cocktail or two would make anyone inside feel most uncomfortable.

  8. Love Snail on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 7:45 am 

    More proof, with more arriving every moment, that the Police either are or are working for Criminals. It’s time to choose a side.

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  10. Nick on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 11:03 am 

    Those vehicles are military issue, and meant for only the military in war zones, not against American citizens by the ‘police’. This is an attack and disgrace against our US Constitution. Welcome to saudi arabia.

  11. NickNotorious on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 12:02 pm 

    The militarization of police has been going on for decades, most notably with the purported “war on drugs.” This is nothing new.

    Just think YOUR labor and theft of a percentage of it paid for it.

    Stop financing your own destruction. STOP PAYING THESE LIARS, THIEVES, AND MURDERERS!

  12. granny on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 12:09 pm 

    Are they getting ready to take “us” over? Fema camps being remodled & updated all over this country. Hmmmmmmmmmm!

  13. tejas on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 12:18 pm 

    “people like Alex Jones always catch them in the act”, primarily because he is one of them. A. Jones=gatekeeper; like little Jonny Stewart aka Leibowitz.

  14. Albert Eggert on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 12:25 pm 

    I lived in Ventura CA. for a while before I left the country permently, Now I live in El Salvador, CA. a communist country where I have more freedom that I have ever had in the U.S. For your information the U.S. is a pacticing comunist country
    and is practicing all 10 planks of comunisum only more strictly then most comunist countries do. Good luck because the U.S. government has just begun to mess with your way of life. You have no binding constitution, you have no rights, you ARE the slaves of your government! You ain’t seen nothing yet and how do you like it so far? I may live in a comunist country but you guys are screwed!!

  15. Wayne on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 1:59 pm 

    Notice that the armored vehicle has rubber tires. If they turn them on the American people, we should be able to shoot their tires out, and then douse them with gasoline. It may come to this.

  16. The Scarlet Pimpernel on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 2:00 pm 

    We have increasing police power in an era of decreasing crime. Average people and even police believe that “crime is increasing, though FBI statistics clearly indicate that crime in America is at an alltime low and continues to decrease.

    http://www.gallup.com/poll/150464/Americans-Believe-Crime-Worsening.aspx

    So what’s the real goal, people? I don’t think it’s as clearly defined as “crush the peons”, but the effect is the same.

    Police should NEVER be better-armed than the citizens. Whenever they are, you have a police state, even if there aren’t jackbooted thugs making that obvious.

    “When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”
    — Thomas Jefferson

  17. Benjamin on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 2:51 pm 

    “Molotov cocktails” are so named because they were used by the Fins against Soviet TANKS when Vyacheslav Molotov was the Soviet Foreign Minister.

    A molotov to the front of one of these vehicles will consume the air the engine needs and stall it out. Molotovs to the sides can melt the tires, and a few more will turn the thing into a oven on wheels, if the smoke and lack of oxygen don’t choke those inside before the heat cooks them.

    Sure, they look scary, but if the people are so angry that they’re needed, they’re also not terribly useful

  18. Wink on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 2:53 pm 

    It’s going to take a lot of us Patriots to die to take back our country from this Israhell run gooberment. All this to save you pussies sitting there watching your “Dancing with the Idiots” Wake up fools or get a brain transplant. I’m willing to give up my life for you…………

  19. jon on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 3:00 pm 

    Ted is a government shill. Any comments anywhere, that praise and support the corrupt police and government are by government shills. You will notice how the comments sections are being hijacked with government shills trying to persuade public opinion. They are working overtime because the people are not believing their lies anymore. The revolution has begun.

  20. Paul on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 3:07 pm 

    I see one picture is missing. But as far as the rest goes, did you notice theres no license plates?

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  22. Big Bob on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 3:51 pm 

    Oh Ted, Ted, Ted…too many Bruce Willis in your little [if any] brain.
    To see you action hero PDs trundling down the street in army tanks as if this were some strange third world dictatorship is a joy to behold is despicable to those of us with the desire for liberty and self-protection.
    Yes, it is people like Ted who cower under the blankets anytime their shadows are too dark or too big.
    Ted…get on the next plane to the middle east and DO NOT COME BACK.
    There you will see army vehicles all day and night! That should make you happy and “secure.”

    Thank you and GET LOST!

  23. Gas_Passer on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 4:24 pm 

    When the shit hits the fan, all of these armored vehicles that are across America need to be destroyed by Americans.

  24. MountainHome on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:04 pm 

    Patrick is right, let their be ‘revolt’ cause all roads of this economic collapse lead back to our corrupt politicians in D.C.

    Others have been read a book out that’s a thriller and so real. It’s a small town in America that takes a stand against ‘federal tyranny’ so I recommend it.

    booksbyoliver.com

    We must take a stand in our own way to protect ourselves, our families and our children’s future.

  25. John Tokalenko on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:25 pm 

    That thing is not invulnerable. It will be disabled by high-velocity, high-bullet-weight rifle ammunition, or the ages-old weapon of fire. It’s probably made of aluminum, and the metal itself will burn if ignited by a gasoline Molotov.

    When (not “if”) the police are turned en masse on the American people, you must know what to do.

  26. Mojo Hand on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:28 pm 

    So where’s the best place to hit one of these fuckers with an RPG?

  27. eurodude on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:48 pm 

    our police got a tank from the swiss army to use against protests…this cheech&chong truck is a toy compared to the shittank they use here and they even just recently upgraded the thing with a big ram shield..? i saked the cop standing next to it if they are really want to use it against us….he said when ordered they will but it needs way too much gasoline…

  28. Bill Jones on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:52 pm 

    This picture tells you everything you need to know…

    http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/28-2d4eff3b691.jpg

  29. Adam on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 5:58 pm 

    Folks, it’s only a coup. There was another one called, “The Civil War and one before that called The Colonial War. The only difference in the 1776 coup (against England) and the coup ongoing today is that in the former it was to free the common person; in the latter it’s to enslave the common person and empower/enshrine the police mentality.

  30. ozzy on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 10:32 pm 

    If they can get away with 911, you don’t think they can militarize the police? 911 was the test, and we failed, now, they think they can get away with anything

  31. deborah on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 10:53 pm 

    I witnessed these car/tanks in Aztec, NM. I could not believe it when I saw them; this is a quiet community which is largely Navajo Reservations…and oh yes, Halliburton.
    I also lived in Pahrump, NV where the “police” are uniformed with maybe 4 guns, leg straps, etc. We are talking about an environment that can be blazing HOT yet they are uniformed like commandos.
    These people are nuts

  32. Galt on Sun, 13th Nov 2011 11:34 pm 

    Disturbing.

    While it is conceivable that terrorists, or more likely drug cartels, could conduct operations here, it is more likely that these wannabe special forces on the loose with inadequate training, supervision and psychological profiling may run wild.

    Oath Keepers and more enlightened Tea Partiers are concerned.

  33. Frank on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 12:08 am 

    and then there is Kingman, Arizona where police use suicidal two-faced lying psychopaths for their purposes, and when they get you into court illegally, it’s all over. Pay your fine and watch court personnel use your credit card numbers on blank cards for illegal purchases afterwards. A plea bargain admitting guilt to THEIR CRIMES results in a Without Prejudice adjudication wherein they can re-file charges…illegal home break-ins, acts of terrorism against outspoken citizens, it goes on and on. Yes, you have a right to resist.

  34. Andreas on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 12:36 am 

    Was always a Chuck Norris fan. Therefore, why is there not
    an elite group to eliminate the Rothschild Banking Cartel as
    these genetically modified cockroaches with their evil
    institutions have impoverished and ruined the people of these
    United States and the rest of the World? America is the only
    country which can thwart the global cockroaches from World
    domination. Armored vehicles such as these are being added
    across the country, a little here and a little there; secretly
    and sneakingly so as not to raise a red flag until they are
    ready. Another shock and awe for the American people.

  35. AgreeToDisagree on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 3:17 am 

    Stop complaining online and run for election if you care so much.

    DO NOT vote for candidates running for MPs and Assemblymen, even political parties who refuse to PROMISE to lower those deposits. When in doubt, vote only for Joe Publics who are worth no more than 200K, also see the pledge/questionairre below and ask your MP candidate or Assemblyman candidate, current MP or Assemblyman to sign with a cam taking down the signing in the presence of as many media reporters or people as possible :

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  36. Just Sum Dood on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 3:23 am 

    Shoot for the tires and wait for them to come out.

    Molotov cocktails– enough direct hits– and wait for them to “cook off” inside. They’ll come out.

  37. Brent on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 3:51 am 

    Many will die, but we’ll win if everyone resists as advised by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in “The Gulag Archipelago.” Living in a slave labor camp versus dying versus living in a Republic?

  38. The Pine Mountain Kid on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 11:04 am 

    I really don’t think this armored truck is for the local people during protest [at least I hope not]. We must remember we live near a target on the west coast, Pt Mugu Air Base, one of the biggest targets along the west coast. Let’s hope we never see that THING! at any type of protest rally in our beautiful coast town. They should use it during any type of gang activity, because that is a war in any town……

  39. robertsgt40 on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 2:16 pm 

    For some reason, Robocop does seem far fetched anymore.

  40. Sigmund Lichter on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 2:20 pm 

    Looks like a slow government take over – as it was in some
    communistic countries in the mid 1900′th! Nothing to laugh about – it’s indeed VERY SAD! All this comes in my opinion from our “GUARDIANS in Washington”. God Help America!

  41. Robborides on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 2:46 pm 

    Hey Folks:

    Liberalism is out of control…More spoiled bratz making unreasonable demands. They are seeking guarantees that the bankrupt cities, states and feds cannot meet anymore more likely because you didn’t pay back your student loan.

    Welcome back to the 50′s kidz….I started out by mowing lawns, washing cars and selling magazines. You should be ashamed of yourselves for putting so much pressure on your parents who gambled by flipping houses, crazy stock market investments and by buying imported goods to fill their houses up with foreign stuff instead of “BUYING AMERICAN GOODS”.

    Now, go get a job or start your own business and buy American this time around. Let the police do their job in the best way they can with you spoiled whimps…

    Lest they have to use their equipment in a way they wish not to….

    Robborides

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  43. Wayne on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 7:20 pm 

    Hey Pine Mountain Kid, you are righ about Point Mugu. In my opinion it is where our nuclear submarines are stationed with all of their nuclea missiles. The little toy armored vehicle would not be used to protect it.

  44. Joe Tarner on Mon, 14th Nov 2011 8:32 pm 

    Agreed. Comment #1, by “Ted” is a plant. The articulation of it even resembles government rhetoric.

  45. Paul on Thu, 17th Nov 2011 3:03 pm 

    Military combat vehicles do not have pneumatic tires.
    The tires are injected with a material that expands into a foamy solid.
    If one were to shoot it, you might put a hole through the tire, but it will not deflate.
    Fire though, is a different matter.

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