some stuff you can't make up

◼ Why does the DA need assault rifles?
(From Gallegos' campaign website - assault rifles, his words, not mine)
Assault Rifles

The guns that are issued to the DA Investigators are standard issue, standard practice. The investigators are law enforcement officers and need proper protection. When faced with armed criminals, it is never okay to leave law enforcement officers without the tools necessary to protect the public. The investigators on my team are some of the best trained law enforcement officers in the county.

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