The shift of weapons and equipment is going up in Minnesota and across the countryMinnesota
(January - July 2) 2012$1.1 million
2011$404,000
2010$80,000
Nationwide
(January - June 30) 2012$419 million
2011$499 million
2010$213 million
Source: Law Enforcement Support Office
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