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Paso Robles council approves armored rescue vehicle for police tactical response
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved purchase of a BearCat armored rescue vehicle to provide protective transport and tactical EMS support for local law enforcement and first responders. Funding will come from supplemental state law enforcement funds; staff said the vehicle is intended as a defensive lifesaving tool.
Paso Robles — The City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of a BearCat armored rescue vehicle for the Police Department, citing officer and civilian safety in high‑risk incidents.
Police Chief Damien Nord told the council the city lacks a locally staged armored vehicle and noted past incidents where response time and protective cover were critical. “Seconds matter,” Nord said, adding that the vehicle would be used to evacuate injured people, transport personnel into or out of unsafe areas and provide ballistic protection. The chief described the BearCat as a nationally adopted law‑enforcement rescue vehicle configured for tactical EMS support with ballistic protection, SCBA storage and…
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