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Amador County approves sheriff’s $480,000 Lenco Bearcat purchase despite one dissent
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved the sheriff’s request to buy a Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle, funded from department-held grant savings and described as having no general‑fund impact; one supervisor voted against the purchase and urged exploring used alternatives first.
The Amador County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to approve the sheriff’s purchase of a new Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle, a decision the sheriff said was intended to improve officer safety and rescue capability for high‑risk incidents.
The sheriff told the board the Bearcat is the industry standard for civilian law enforcement tactical missions, arguing that older military surplus vehicles in the county had operational limitations and that an 18‑month lead time made locking in current pricing advantageous. He said the purchase would be…
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