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Lenco Introduces Bearcat EOD BombCat Armored Vehicle

In addition to technicians, the BombCat accommodates a large tactical robot like the Andros F6A that can be readily accessed using a fold-down ramp at the curb side door or deployed from a hydraulically controlled platform at the front of the vehicle.

June 13, 2013

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Lenco Offers 'MedCat' Armored Vehicle for Tactical EMS

Lenco Industries has introduced a version of its BearCat armored rescue vehicle suited to tactical EMS missions for law enforcement and the military. The BearCat MedEvac LE (also known as the "MedCat") was designed to meet the combined requirements of SWAT and tactical EMS teams.

June 6, 2013

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Armored Group and Pi Innovo Introduce Active Ride Control System

The Armored Group and Pi Innovo have jointly developed an active ride control system for use on armored law enforcement vehicles including Armored Non Standard Commercial Vehicles (ANSCV).

May 22, 2013

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Maine Company Introduces Dual-Tracked SWAT Bot

A southern Maine company that produces robotic vehicles for movies and the military has introduced the SWAT Bot, a dual-tracked armored robotic vehicle for high-risk tactical situations.

April 23, 2013

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St. Louis County Acquires SWAT Vehicle, Truck

The St. Louis County (Mo.) Police Department acquired a Lenco Bearcat and Farber equipment truck to provide a regional resource for tactical officers.

November 27, 2012

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SWAT-H

HEAT Armor

HEAT Armor offers several different variations of SWAT truck units. Pictured above is the SWAT-H model with riot protection and upgraded heavy-duty tires packages. Each vehicle can be engineered for a variety of law enforcement applications.

October 31, 2012

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The Rook

Ring Power

The Rook's NIJ Level IV armor reinforcement fabrication, and four mission-specific attachments protect and defend officers in any emergency. IACP #5944.

September 20, 2012

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Armored Specialty Vehicles

Armored vehicles provide officers with tactical advantages in barricade situations and other incidents involving individuals armed with high-caliber rounds. In addition to NIJ Level IV protection, they can be customized with all manner of equipment, including gear to help evacuate civilians and downed officers. Read our August feature to find out how to secure funding for these useful tools. Photos provided by manufacturers.

August 22, 2012

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How to Find Funding for Specialty Vehicles

The Homeland Security grants that seemed to grow on trees after 9/11 are not as plentiful as they once were. But that's not to say law enforcement agencies can't obtain grant funding for specialty vehicles. They just might need to approach it differently.

August 16, 2012

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Spartan LAV

Streit USA Armoring

Created by Streit USA Armoring to be a multifunctional vehicle, the Spartan LAV is designed to protect against various threat levels, depending on the customer requirements.

August 15, 2012

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St. Petersburg Unveils Armored Rescue Vehicle

The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Police Department publicly unveiled its new Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle for high-risk encounters involving the SWAT team.

August 1, 2012

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UC Berkeley Drops Plan to Buy Armored Vehicle

The University of California, Berkeley Police Department will not acquire an armored vehicle that it planned to procure using a federal grant, after campus administrators and city leaders nixed the plan.

July 9, 2012