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5 days ago
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Minnesota Political Assassin Is A Police Impersonator
Read the full story on The Auto Wire People are shocked to learn the assassin who shot two members of the Minnesota legislature was a police impersonator. We wish we could say we're shocked, but after covering many cases of police impersonators, we know how dangerous they can be. Not only was 57-year-old Vance Boelter reportedly dressed like a cop when he approached his victims, video footage of his Ford Explorer being towed down the road shows it certainly look like a police cruiser. While it doesn't have 'Police' or a badge/shield emblazoned on the doors, it looks like an unmarked cop car. Not only does it have the push bar, it's obviously a Ford Police Interceptor SUV with the black steel wheels and polished caps, spotlight, plus a lightbar on the roof along with strobing blue lights behind the windshield. Even to a seasoned member of law enforcement this vehicle would be hard to distinguish as not belonging to a cop. Not surprisingly, Boelter worked for a private security company called Praetorian Guard Security Services LLC, reports News Nation. We've seen quite a few police impersonators who work as security guards. In fact, many security firms outfit employees with vehicles and uniforms that look a little too much like what police use. This is why some call those guys 'rent-a-cops.' While the tragedy in Minnesota is just that, a tragedy, there's a solid takeaway for the average person. Police impersonators are real and some have the equipment to be pretty convincing. We've even covered some who confused a group of real cops. When it comes down to it, trust your gut. Real police officers will understand if you call 911 to ensure they are in fact a cop and not some lunatic impersonator. Image via AlphaNewsMN/X Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
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Rockford police to spend $2 million on new squad cars from Rock River Ford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police will purchase $2 million of new squad vehicles from Rock River Ford, saving $196,590 off a bid by another Illinois dealership. City Council was considering a bid from Currie Motors Fleet, of Frankfort, for the purchase of 46 new vehicles, including 38 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs, two Ford Police Transit Vans, and 6 Ford Escapes for the Investigations Department. On Monday, the City Council awarded the contract to Rock River Ford, in Rockford, whose bid of $2,011,730 undercut the Currie Motors price of $2,208,320. Funding for the new police vehicles will come from Capital Lease Funds and the Police Department Captial Budget instead of the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
