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>Its infinitely more expensive to have multiple helicopters in the air.
I never said that they should use helicopters as an alternative. in many metro areas they already were going to have a helicopter in the air, or they cooperate with local news.
>The cars are repairable and many places still use the crown victoria.
anon the crown vic is 13 years old now. parts are only going to get more and more expensive as supply dwindles.
>Many departments fix their cars until they hit mileage or years, then get cycled out.
okay well they wouldn't have to fix them if there isn't any damage to begin with. I'm confused about why this is a disconnect for you. This isn't even factoring danger to the public.