LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES • 10 STEARNSVILLE PARK • PITTSFIELD, MA 01201 PH 413.443.7359 • FAX 413.445.7865 • LENCOARMOR.COM Lenco developed its line of armored tactical police vehicles in 1999 with the input of tactical officers from around the country. For over 15 years the Lenco BEAR and BearCat have played a critical role in our nation’s defense and homeland security. The following articles highlight a variety of scenarios where police have utilized Lenco vehicles to address hazardous situations and save lives. This presentation includes stories in the following format: • Peaceful Conclusion • Search & Rescue • Ballistic Attack PEACEFUL CONCLUSION DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA PEACEFUL CONCLUSION Southwest Tactical Team August 21, 2014 • Barricaded fugitive wanted by FBI • SWAT parked BearCat in driveway • Called for fugitive to surrender • Within (1) minute - fugitive surrendered City Population: 17,780 (2010 Census) Violent Crime Rate: 11% below State Average (FBI UCR Statistics, 2012) “The psychological factor that the BearCat brings to this situation was enough in this instance to break the spirit of a desperate suspect and get him to surrender peacefully, without the use of any other force . . .” SGT Mike Hanel LAS VEGAS, NEVADA PEACEFUL CONCLUSION Las Vegas SWAT June 14, 2013 • High Risk Warrant • Homicide suspect barricaded in apartment • More than (2) hours of negotiations • Police convinced suspect to surrender City Population: 583,700 Violent Crime Rate: 29% above State Average “We tied up an entire city street, and in the end we got the suspect to walk out on his own accord. No shot was fired, nobody was injured. Now that’s what I would call a success.” Dennis Flynn, Crisis Negotiation Team YORK, PENNSYLVANIA PEACEFUL CONCLUSION York County Quick Response Team February 26, 2013 • Suspect boarded in house with installed gun ports • BearCat used to push in window • Threw in phone to negotiate • Negotiations failed, officers deployed teargas • Suspect taken into custody without City Population: 43,550 Violent Crime Rate: 282% above State Average injury “Whenever we surround a house, usually we have good cover; we had nothing there ... I called Lancaster and Dauphin counties for their BearCats.” York City Police Sgt. Craig Losty SMYRNA, TENNESSEE PEACEFUL CONCLUSION Rutherford Sheriff’s Office SWAT April 14, 2013 • Man armed, intoxicated & agitated • Suspect fires rounds from inside • Nearby homes evacuated while BearCat protects disabled neighbor from stray bullets • Suspect threatens officers, attempting “Suicide by cop” • Suspect subdued with less lethal City Population: 39,900 Violent Crime Rate: 60% below State Average munitions “I am proud of the way The BearCat has been an asset to county and city law enforcement in saving resources and lives.” Sheriff Robert Arnold BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA PEACEFUL CONCLUSION Beaumont PD & Hemet PD September 23, 2012 • Officers confront suspect near stolen vehicle • Suspect known for carrying high powered weapons • Upon confrontation, suspect flees • Barricades self in home • SWAT enters home, makes (4) arrests without injury City Population: 36,800 Violent Crime Rate: 36% below State Average “With the safety provided by the Lenco BearCat, officers were able to enter the residence and make (4) arrests.” Incident Press Release WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY PEACEFUL CONCLUSION Hudson County SWAT September 19, 2007 • Hostage Standoff • Suspect kills (1) person - holds another hostage • SWAT positions BEAR in front of building • Surveyed building and made entry • Saves hostage and subdues suspect City Population: 49,708 Violent Crime Rate: 34% above State Average “We were able to get right in front of the structure with the appropriate personnel and stay protected while relaying valuable intel back to the perimeter units. I was able to see the hostage walking in the hallway and confirm that there was no one else following him.” Sgt. Matthew Vogel NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE PEACEFUL CONCLUSION Nashua PD SWAT March 2, 2004 • Barricaded Gunman • Suspect would not respond to crisis negotiators • Deployed less-lethal munitions to subdue suspect safely City Population: 86,500 Violent Crime Rate: 19% below State Average “I was advised to drive right up to the house so the negotiators could attempt to negotiate from inside the vehicle using the BearCat’s PA System and also using the (2) 400,000 candle power spotlights to illuminate the location with a wall of light. I did this without reservation or hesitation for I was quite comfortable within the BearCat.” Sgt. Mike Levesque