Please be advised that the DeSoto Police Department is an active participant in the Federal Government’s Military Equipment Loan Program. As a result, the DeSoto Police Department, from time to time, may request and acquire certain controlled property for use in specific incidents. To date, the DeSoto Police Department has acquired and is in possession of twenty (20) rifles that are only used by the Honor Guard for special occasions, as well as, one (1) armored vehicle. Updates to this list will be made annually.