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Cumberland County approves new duty pistols and armored response vehicle for sheriff’s office
Summary
The county approved up to $220,000 for replacement duty pistols and up to $708,000 for an armored 'Rook' critical-incident vehicle Nov. 17; sheriff’s staff said aging handguns have exceeded recommended service life and the Rook would aid rescue and tactical operations and mutual aid.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — County commissioners on Nov. 17 approved separate requests from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to replace aging duty handguns and to purchase an armored critical-incident vehicle.
Sheriff Morgan’s training staff reported that the department’s Glock 21 Gen4 pistols — purchased around 2014 — have reached the recommended 10-year service life and many have nonfunctional night sights. Lieutenant Taylor said staff examined repair and replacement costs and that a full mechanical rebuild would be atypical…
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