• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      probably to do exactly what they did. specifically, to barricade streets from people also diving dumptrucks and whatever other heavy vehicle they might get. Chances are it was requested by the secret service detail.

      It’s either that or an MRAP, and MRAPS don’t exactly convince people they’re the Kinder and Friendly New York Police™️

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      2 months ago

      Probably just a city truck that the police were using to block the street.

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      2 months ago

      My city uses them as snowplows