Having armed police on patrol around the Island means a quicker response to incidents, according to a minister.
Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson confirmed the patrolling car is a change brought in last year.
She was responding to a question about the police firearms budget in the House of Keys this week from Castletown, Arbory and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
Mrs Poole-Wilson says other than the patrols, nothing has changed:
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
FOI reveals nearly 90,000 untaxed vehicles
There are currently 89,519 untaxed vehicles on the Island.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
The police are giving advice for kids on how to keep safe whilst trick-or-treating.
