The towns of Dillon and Frisco have purchased a new armored vehicle, a Lenco BearCat, that arrived in Summit County in May 2024. Summit County Sheriff’s Office/Courtesy photo ...

The La Vergne Police Department will perform a live demonstration of the BearCat’s capabilities — as well as SWAT and K-9 officer capabilities — at this year’s National Night Out, which is ...

The vehicle can hold 12 officer operators and about 20 civilians, Guevara added. The Saginaw City Council in September 2023 approved the purchase of the BearCat for $281,814.

The BearCat would replace the police department’s Peacekeeper armored vehicle, which was produced in 1979 for the U.S. military and donated to the town in 2015.

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The Bearcat took 41 of those rounds," Dahlstrom said. "They were able to give medical treatment behind the safety of this armored vehicle and attempt to save those officers' lives while still ...

Neighborhood News La Vergne Police Department adds BearCat tactical vehicle to its fleet by: Elisheva Wimberly Posted: May 19, 2025 / 05:52 PM CDT Updated: May 19, 2025 / 10:32 PM CDT ...

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new tactical vehicle will join the La Vergne Police Department’s fleet. The BearCat is a tactical vehicle meant to help protect La Vergne officers and focus on ...