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Police present potential Bearcat replacement; council to review purchase in 2026 budget
Summary
Moses Lake Police Chief presented history and regional use of armored vehicles and asked council to consider a newer Bearcat under the 2026 budget. The item was informational; council directed staff to include the request in upcoming budget workshops and to provide detailed funding options.
The Moses Lake Police Department presented background and rationale for acquiring a replacement Bearcat armored vehicle and asked the council to consider the purchase during the 2026 budget process.
Police Chief Sands reviewed the department's tactical-team history, noting the tactical team began in 1999 and evolved from relying on neighboring counties to assembling a regional tactical response team that currently includes Moses Lake, Grant County and Adams County. The chief described prior armored vehicles…
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