The Answer Sheet - Education Department buying 27 shotguns

I have to admit I was rather awed that the Dept. of Education could call a Swat Team down on an individual for non-payment of student loans?

Why is the Education Department purchasing 27 Remington Brand Model 870 police 12-gauge shotguns (all new, no re-manufactured products, thank you)?

The guns are to replace old firearms used by Education’s Office of Inspector General, which is the law enforcement arm of the department.

Here’s a statement from the office in response to a question about why need 27 shotguns with a 14-inch barrels:"