Internal security vehicles are typically armed with a turreted heavy machine gun and auxiliary medium machine gun.
Protection from incendiary devices is achieved through coverage of the air intake and exhaust ports as well as a strong locking mechanism on the fuel opening.
Turret and door locks prevent access to the interior of the vehicle by rioters.
Vision blocks, ballistic glass and window shutters and outside surveillance cameras allow protected observation from within the vehicle.
Tracked security vehicles are often cumbersome and leave negative political connotations for being perceived as an imperial invading force [citation needed].