BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — Brazos Valley law enforcement agencies gained a new armored vehicle to its fleet - the Lenco BearCat Rescue Vehicle.
The state-of-the-art armored vehicle will be shared between the College Station Police Department, Texas A&M University Police, Bryan Police Department and the Brazos County Sheriff's Office.
The new armored vehicle will help tactical teams respond faster, safer and smarter in critical situations:
- Ready to drive through floodwaters, debris, or storm damage to rescue people in need
- Armored defense against gunfire and dangerous threats when responding to high-risk incidents
- Used as a safe platform for negotiations, reducing the risk to everyone involved
- A visible tool that can help de-escalate dangerous situations