{"id":8711,"date":"2025-09-15T11:37:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=8711"},"modified":"2025-09-18T12:55:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:55:01","slug":"mine-protected-vehicles-in-policing-risks-costs-militarization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/mine-protected-vehicles-in-policing-risks-costs-militarization\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Battlefield: Why Mine-Protected Vehicles Don’t Belong in Everyday Policing"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>Mine-Protected Vehicles (MPVs)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mine-Protected Vehicles (MPVs), originally engineered as heavily armoured military transports for war zones, are designed to withstand landmines, improvised explosive devices, and ambushes. Increasingly, these battlefield machines are being adopted by civilian police forces-particularly in regions grappling with persistent conflict or entrenched organized crime, where their defensive capabilities may appear justified. However, their integration into routine law enforcement-such as traffic control, crowd management, urban patrols, and general public order duties-has sparked significant debate. Critics question their practical suitability and manoeuvrability, noting that MPVs are often too large and specialized for everyday policing. Concerns also extend to their high cost, the intimidating public image they project, and doubts about their actual effectiveness and the safety they offer officers in civilian settings.<\/p>

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