“It’s imperative. We can’t do it, without it”: Why Do the Police Need Tactical Armored Vehicles in Canada?
Published online on March 15, 2026
Abstract
Crime & Delinquency, Ahead of Print.
The police tactical armored vehicle (TAV) has become the beacon for criticism underpinning police spending, overreach, and police militarization. Consistent with how patrol cruisers indicate police presence, the TAV shows police tactical (TAC) team ...
The police tactical armored vehicle (TAV) has become the beacon for criticism underpinning police spending, overreach, and police militarization. Consistent with how patrol cruisers indicate police presence, the TAV shows police tactical (TAC) team ...