Why does the VA have its own police force!

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

City cops are good enough?  Seems like a massive waste of money to me.

[Indy Texas]

Assuming the city police department has the resources to handle VA-related needs.

I don't see how it's any different from how school districts and college campuses often have their own police departments.

[Badger]

Assuming the city police department has the resources to handle VA-related needs.

I don't see how it's any different from how school districts and college campuses often have their own police departments.

Exactly! Not to mention even mid to large size hospitals often have their own police departments (NOT security guards; bona fide cops).

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

To keep the WWII and Vietnam vets from fighting.