Bloomington council OKs purchase of armored security vehicle for BPD
WEBAug 15, 2023 · The BearCat, manufactured by Lenco Armored Vehicles of Pittsfield, Mass., will cost $249,229, and take about a year to manufacture. Its highest-profile use will be assisting SWAT in dealing with an armed suspect.
Bloomington Police Department's Planned Purchase of a …
WEBFeb 17, 2018 · The vehicle we are purchasing is a Ford F550 truck, plated with armor and outfitted to transport officers (CIRT) and civilians in crisis zones where they are at risk of death or serious injury. Its commercial name is BearCat, sold by Lenco and has the main body of a model G2 with some reinforcement additions associated with the …
City Council approves new BearCat armored vehicle for LBPD
WEBDec 8, 2021 · The 2022 Lenco BearCat armored tactical vehicle will replace an earlier Lenco vehicle the department has been using for the last two decades. The cost of the new BearCat is “not to exceed” $349,583, according to a city staff report on the vehicle.
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WEBMay 8, 2024 · All documents related to the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle (BearCat) for the Bloomington Police Department's Critical Incident Response Team.
Initial thoughts on policing from public to Bloomington city …
WEBJun 20, 2020 · During public comment at the committee meeting, an appeal to sell the Bloomington police department’s (BPD’s) Bearcat armored vehicle—purchased two years ago for $225,000—came from a dozen different commenters. They want the proceeds to be spent on social services.
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WEBThe BearCat® offers incredible versatility and can be loaded out to create specialty variants for Tactical Emergency Support (TEMS), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Bomb Detection, Low-Profile Diplomatic Protection and Fire Response. View The Police & Government Armored Vehicles Lineup.
Binghamton Police Department purchases new armored police …
WEBSep 23, 2019 · A new BearCat has joined the Binghamton University family, and no, it is not a new student. In July, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) received an armored truck called the BearCat G3 with a grant secured by New York State Sen. Fred Akshar.
Broome County’s Militarized Bearcats: what do they do and who …
WEBMay 29, 2022 · Produced by the Lenco Corp for military use worldwide, BearCats are personnel carriers with armored steel bodies, ballistic glass capable of multiple high-powered weapon hits, and blast-resistant floors.
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WEBMar 19, 2014 · Used over the last decade for SWAT operations, including executing search warrants on high risk individuals, drug raids, barricaded gunmen callouts, and hostage rescue, the BearCat provides a much greater level of protection than tactical shields and offers a very large area of hard cover.
Bradenton Police on Twitter: "This week, BPD SWAT Team …
WEBMay 20, 2023 · This week, BPD SWAT Team members Det. Page and Officer Small visited Manatee Elementary to give students a look at our SWAT BearCat and rescue Humvee. The kids (and some teachers!) enjoyed touring the vehicles and meeting with officers. Thanks for having us, Manatee El!
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