Lloydminster RCMP

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http://www.meridianbooster.com/2015/...get-new-gear-2

The RCMP in Lloydminster has quietly received new equipment that will aid them in policing.

“The RCMP is working on rolling out the C8 carbine to the detachments, as well as hard body armour,” said Constable Grant Kirzinger of the Lloydminster RCMP.

“It’s something that we have received, that we have at our detachment, and we have members that are trained with that. We’ll continue to be looking to do more training with the new equipment.”

The exact number of both of those items could not be disclosed, but Kirzinger believes that the items are needed. The use of carbines was a move by the RCMP in the wake of a major incident which occurred in Mayorthorpe, AB in 2005. 375 rifles were initially ordered back in 2011.

“The tools that we use in our job change regularly, and the threats that we deal with are very dynamic in nature,” said Kirzinger.

“A lot of them are serious, and it has been determined and decided that we need better equipment to deal with specific situations, and to help us deal with different threat levels. Unfortunately, there is availability of firearms to the general public, and it’s something that we need to make sure we’re taking seriously, and preparing for.”

The improved body armour has been present at the detachment for a long period of time, according to Kirzinger. The rifle is a fairly recent addition.

“The hard body armour is something that we do utilize, and carry with us to many of the serious calls that we attend, just to make sure that we are well-equipped,” said Kirzinger.

“It’s a very standard thing. Equipment is a thing that is issued to us by Ottawa, and they determine what it is that we’re able to get.”

As for any new equipment that could be headed to Lloydminster, Kirzinger believes that anything that does come will be beneficial.

“For now we’ll just wait and see what else the RCMP and the government decide that will help us do our jobs the best,” said Kirzinger.






Snipped from the article

"Unfortunately, there is availability of firearms to the general public."

WTF? The Mounties are actually saying this in public now?

And a C8 is now a patrol carbine, not an assault rifle... Different when it is not the public, apparently.

Frikken media...