American law enforcement agencies prefer European pistols

American law enforcement agencies prefer European pistols

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The Atlanta Police Department (APD) ordered and started receiving 2,300 GLOCK 22 Generation 4 pistols. The APD is transitioning away from a pistol manufacturer with whom they have had a long-standing relationship, dating back to the 1940s.

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In spite of a tradition of handgun manufacturing in the U.S. many police departments and government agencies chose the Austrian developed Glock which is being manufactured in the U.S.

The APD’s decision to break their previous 70-plus year pistol relationship and transition to GLOCK pistols is particularly meaningful as it was taken after full year of extensive testing to ultimately choose the GLOCK pistols due to what they considered best-in-class product reliability. “We believe GLOCK offers a trusted, superior firearm for our officers,” said Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner. “They are industry leaders. We are expecting superb customer service. Making sure our officers are provided the best equipment possible is in keeping with our mission of creating a safer Atlanta by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trust in partnership with our communities.”

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The department-wide transition to GLOCK from the Mass. based pistol manufacturer has already begun and will continue through April of 2014. The APD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team has adopted the GLOCK 21 Generation 4 pistol.

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GLOCK is the preferred firearm of law enforcement across the United States, with approximately 65 percent of agencies using GLOCK pistols. GLOCK contributes millions of dollars annually to non-profit organizations that support law enforcement and military personnel.