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An Investigation into DOD's Transfers of Excess Equipment

Tuesday, July 18, 2017
An Investigation into DOD's Transfers of Excess Equipment

An Investigation into DOD's Transfers of Excess Equipment

The Department of Defense has a program that transfers some of its excess equipment--such as night vision goggles and simulated rifles--to law enforcement agencies. Transfer of this equipment is supposed to be tightly controlled, because many of these items are weapons or could easily be converted into weapons. But could a fictitious federal agency gain access to the program and obtain these controlled items?