I think it’s an F-150 nose and a expy rear end. They’re likely testing running gear / interior stuff.

Luxury trucks did work, and are here.

I don’t even think it was the officers who should have been expected to deescalate depending on the situation. In tight quarters (house), if the individual had planned to attack the officers as soon as they arrived there were no options available.

If you even have a plate. Most officers are still running level II vests without plates. They’re more comfortable, lighter, and cheaper for departments to purchase.

Indeed:

Cats with thumbs.

I definitely agree with you.

If they had a shield available, or the suspect was standing with the knife there are definitely options open, but as soon as the lunge with knife occurred, options become very limited.

Attached is the RCMP Incident Management Intervention Model (IMIM) or Use of Force wheel. This Use of Force wheel is very similar to that used by U.S. Agencies. It shows what is justified in what circumstances.

Nope.

Oof. You made that comment when the dollar was near par. It sucks far worse to be a Canadian now.

Yep.

My desktop backgrounds rotate between photos of the following:

If only!

Eh, I’d rather have a Ranger sized, F150 looking, 2.3 or 2.7 EcoBoost powered 4x4.

That’s a great point.

I’d love to see a stopping comparison too.

Being a Honda, there’s no way it’s going to match the luxury of the halo trucks from any of the US brands.

This thing would fly with a pentastar.

And Aerostar lovers are still willing to pay well for them just as parts vans.