If this doesn't strike fear into angry soccer fans, perhaps nothing will. Police in charge of patrolling next month's World Cup in Brazil are going to wear a 22-pound, flame resistant "Robocop" suit that, to put it bluntly, looks extremely intimidating. Built using heavy duty plastic, the suit protects officers' back, chest, and shoulders, and includes a mask to protect from pepper spray. There's also a belt to hold weapons and handcuffs.
Two hundred of the suits will be distributed to the Major Events Police Battalion. The suits aren't for just anybody: officers must serve six years in the force before they're allowed near them. -- Jordan Valinsky
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