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Douglas County approves DHS-funded bomb truck and Andros Spartan robot after demonstration and public questions
Summary
Commissioners accepted Department of Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative awards that will fund an Andros Spartan robot and a bomb-response vehicle; the county will provide a $60,000 match for the truck. Presenters described remote x‑ray capability and robotic disruption tools; votes were unanimous.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners voted July 8 to accept Department of Homeland Security, North Central Region Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) awards for explosive-ordnance-disposal equipment: a bomb-response vehicle (a "bomb truck") with a $60,000 local match and an Andros Spartan robot.
Deputy Daniel Carlin and Detective Ryan White presented for the Douglas County Bomb Squad. Detective White said the new bomb truck will be a compact, response vehicle that improves access in tight neighborhoods; funding…
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