In response to dangerous and threatening events occurring on campuses across the country and on OU’s campus, the school has signed a deal with the United States Department of Defense allowing militarization of the OU Police Department.  The school cites a strong desire for increased security and comfort on campus in order to cultivate a proper environment where students can thrive.  “We should have about thirty M3A3 Bradley’s with some other armored vehicles patrolling campus in just a couple weeks,” said a spokesperson for the OUPD, adding that twelve M1 Abrams’, eighteen M1129 Mortar Carriers, and dozens of assault rifles, grenades, and other equipment will accompany the shipment, along with trained personnel.  Daniel Mahoney of the university’s Public Relations office assured this is in the best interest of the entire community, saying, “This is really all about campus security.  Think about it, you’re walking to class and you see dozens of armed soldiers and tanks lined up and down South Oval, recon snipers on top of every building, what could possibly provide more comfort than that?  I’d really like to see some hate groups try to protest while under constant mortar and sniper fire.”  Mahoney went on to acknowledge the increased risk of drunk students inadvertently stumbling across designated mine fields or trying to persuade soldiers for rides back to the dorms in a tank.  Still, he insisted the campus community will be far better off with this newest revision of campus police.