Armored Trucks News & Articles

• Omaha city council OK’s new armored vehicle for police department

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  “This is not a tank. This is a replacement vehicle,” one councilman said after receiving public criticism regarding the purchase

• Wash. sheriff's office announces plan to acquire new $350K armored vehicle

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  A commissioner highlighted three local officer-involved shootings within the past two months as a reason for purchasing the vehicle to protect officers

• Colo. PD’s tactical vehicle for hostage, standoff situations turns heads

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  The Rook is outfitted with bulletproof glass and heavy-duty armor to protect against incoming gunfire

• Spotlight: The BearCat armored rescue vehicle gives responders confidence in high-threat scenarios

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  Lenco is strengthening its position in first responder communities by investing advanced engineering resources into improving its vehicles’ capabilities

• Video: Calif. PD's BearCat ends pursuit with suspect in stolen truck

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  The construction truck, which sent up sparks from a freeway sign in the back, was carjacked by an armed suspect

• Iowa sheriff’s office debuts tactical vehicle for disaster response, safety

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  Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents

• Wash. state sheriff's office buying new BearCat armored vehicle

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  The new vehicle seats up to 12 officers and is equipped to treat traumatic injuries inside the cabin, officials said

• Ohio police use armored vehicle to end 9 1/2-hour standoff

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  Three men were taken into custody after what police called a "possible hostage situation"

• Ring Power Tactical Solutions launches 3-story platform for armored vehicle

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  The upgraded platform can hold up to four officers and can reach as high as three stories

• Lenco FireCat helps put out fire under threat of armed gunman

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  A Lenco FireCat is being credited with helping put out flames when it was too dangerous for firefighters to approach using traditional means

• How to buy armored vehicles (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 armored vehicles buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Photo of the Week: BearCats mean business

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  Armored vehicles manufacturer Lenco recently celebrated 40 years

• SC Sheriff: Newly purchased armored vehicle saved lives during standoff

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  The department’s new BearCat had been in operation just two weeks when it was struck by bullets last month

• Firefighters partner with SWAT to enhance response

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  Loveland's TAC Fire unit in Colorado uses firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets to provide critical support on SWAT operations

• Rapid Response: Early lessons from the JC Kosher Supermarket attack

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  Just as with the Midland and Odessa shootings earlier this year, the Jersey City shooting hints at a vexing problem for law enforcement ‒ countering mobile killers

• 3 cases that show how peaceful de-escalation is possible without compromising officer safety

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  The Lenco BearCat gives officers an edge to implement de-escalation techniques that bring nonviolent outcomes

• How to master armored vehicle response

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  An armored vehicle is like any police tool – personnel need to engage in realistic training to master the equipment before responding to a real call

• Train to make full use of your Lenco BearCat’s capabilities

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  Consider the Iron Triangle of lethality, survivability and mobility when practicing how to respond to critical incidents

• Now the BearCat can help you fight fires while under fire

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  Lenco’s new water monitor provides a tactical advantage in dangerous situations

• 5 critical lessons about armored vehicles from the Boston Marathon Bombing

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  Armored vehicles help law enforcement face a new world of potential threats