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# Lenco Armored Vehicles

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- [Home](https://www.lencoarmor.com/) - Discover Lenco's industry-defining innovation in quality armored vehicles since 1981, with a focus on relentless growth and value-driven manufacturing.
- [Trade Show Leads](https://www.lencoarmor.com/trade-show-leads-2/) - First & Last name(Required)Agency name(Required)State(Required)Phone(Required)Email(Required) Interests New Vehicle Sales Used Vehicle Sales Parts and Accessories Technical Support Grant Help Scheduling Notes
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- [Careers](https://www.lencoarmor.com/careers/) - Talent That Sets Lenco Apart Lenco is where meaningful work meets a supportive, close-knit culture. Here, you’ll find a team that values your contributions and helps you thrive. Join Our Mission to Protect It takes exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to build the industry’s leading response and rescue vehicles. We can’t do it alone. That’s
- [How To Buy](https://www.lencoarmor.com/how-to-buy/) - Lenco has assembled a collection of pre-approved purchase contracts to help municipalities purchase the armored response vehicle their community needs.
- [NSA Belt Buckle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/nsa-belt-buckle/) - Enter to Claim a Lenco Branded Belt Buckle! First & Last Name(Required)Agency Email(Required)Cell PhoneAgency Name(Required)Location(Required) State / Province / Region
- [Service](https://www.lencoarmor.com/service/) - From repairs to upgrades and maintenance, Lenco’s elite team of service specialists stands ready to keep your armored vehicle performing like it’s brand new.
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- [Thank You](https://www.lencoarmor.com/survey-thank-you/) - Thank you for completing our survey! We understand that purchasing a Lenco armored vehicle represents a major investment. Over our years of experience, we’ve pulled together several resources to help you get the protection you deserve. Contracts & Financing Your first step is to consider our financing options, which include leasing programs and pre-approved purchasing
- [PRO & CORE](https://www.lencoarmor.com/pro-core/) - Learn more about the PRO and CORE Series BearCats The CORE and PRO Series BearCats are purpose-built configurations shaped by real-world feedback from tactical teams. Both deliver the proven protection, performance, and reliability that make Lenco the industry leader — the difference comes down to your mission profile. CORE: Streamlined and efficient, equipped with the
- [Current Job Openings](https://www.lencoarmor.com/careers/current-job-openings/) - Keywords Location Remote positions only 1st Shift 2nd Shift Full Time Internship On-Site / Remote Hybrid Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled. JavaScript must be enabled in order to view listings. Load more listings
- [Payment](https://www.lencoarmor.com/payment/) - Lenco Payment Gateway Thank you for your recent order from the Lenco Parts & Accessories Department. Click below to pay the remaining balance of your parts invoice.
- [Tunnel To Towers Foundation](https://www.lencoarmor.com/t2t/) - Tunnel to Towers FoundationProudly Honoring America’s Heroes The Tunnel to Towers Foundation pays tribute to firefighter Stephen Siller, who courageously sacrificed his life on September 11, 2001, to save others. The foundation honors the ongoing sacrifices of our military and first responders, who continually risk life and limb for our nation. Committed to preserving
- [Unlock Grant Funding For Your Armored Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/unlock-grant-funding-for-your-armored-vehicle/) - Request Your Free Guide Today Purchasing a purpose-built armored vehicle may seem out of reach, but we are here to help you make it a reality. Our comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of researching and securing grant funding for your armored vehicle. With these tips and resources from our in-house grant experts,
- [Unlock Grant Funding For Your Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/thank-you-unlock-grant-funding/) - Thank You Thank you for requesting our grant guide PDF! It will be sent tothe email address you provided. We appreciate your interestand trust in Lenco Armored Vehicles. Our mission is to ensurethat those who risk their lives to keep us safe have access tothe best protection possible. What’s Next? Explore Our Armored Vehicles Take
- [Satisfaction Survey](https://www.lencoarmor.com/satisfaction-survey/)
- [Parts and Accessories Purchase](https://www.lencoarmor.com/parts-accessories-purchase/) - First & Last Name(Required)Agency Name(Required)Phone(Required)Payment Type(Required)Select OneCredit CardInvoice - Net 30ACH/Wire*Credit card payments that exceed $5,000 will incur a 3% processing fee.Quote Number(Required)Upload Quote or Purchase Order(Required) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 2 GB. Shipping Notification Email(Required)Shipping Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP /
- [Military Armored](https://www.lencoarmor.com/military-armored/) - Uncompromising durability, versatile performance and low cost of ownership make Lenco’s BearCat one of the most trusted military armored vehicles in the world.
- [Parts & Accessories](https://www.lencoarmor.com/parts-accessories/) - See the wide selection of parts and accessories available from Lenco Armored Vehicles and set up a secure account to order them safely and discreetly.
- [Parts & Accessories Contact](https://www.lencoarmor.com/parts-contact/) - To protect the security of our customers, all product information and brochures are password protected and only available to Authorized Law Enforcement and Government Personnel and Government Agencies. Individuals with Secure Log-In credentials will have access to Lenco’s proprietary Vehicle Builder as well as enhanced photo galleries, video archives, and extended product & company information
- [Contact](https://www.lencoarmor.com/contact/) - The Lenco Armored Vehicles team is ready to answer your questions, schedule maintenance, assist with grants and more.
- [Bourbon Contest](https://www.lencoarmor.com/bourbon-contest/) - Enter to Win the Lenco Branded Bourbon Bottle! First & Last Name(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the formAddress Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Agency Name(Required)State / Province / Region(Required)Agency Email(Required)Cell Phone(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the formArchive Product InterestsGrant HelpNew Vehicle SalesUsed Vehicle SalesParts & AccessoriesProduct
- [Light Armored Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/military-armored/light-armored-vehicles/) - Lenco light armored vehicles combine speed and maneuverability with protection and versatility to provide a stable armored platform for light-duty missions.
- [Inventory for Sale](https://www.lencoarmor.com/inventory-for-sale/) - Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll find the right option for you. The Lenco Armored Vehicle you need is ready and waiting. First & Last name(Required)Department Name(Required)Agency Email(Required) Phone(Required)Vehicle Type: G2 G3 BEAR Used Vehicle
- [Elevated Tactic System](https://www.lencoarmor.com/international-armoured/elevated-tactics-systems-international-armoured/) - The versatile international Lenco elevated tactics system gives first responders an instant operational platform to reach upper floors in multi-story scenarios.
- [SWAT Trucks & Tactical Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/swat-trucks-tactical-vehicles/) - Lenco’s line of armored SWAT trucks and Police tactical vehicles deliver proven protection and reliability, making them North America’s most trusted brand.
- [Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/military-armored/armored-personnel-carrier-apc/) - The legendary Lenco BearCat is the perfect armored personnel carrier platform to deploy troops with unrivaled speed, mobility, performance and safety.
- [Factory Visitors](https://www.lencoarmor.com/ia_onsite/) - Please provide your contact information below. Your Form Title Full Name Agency Email Agency Name Phone Number
- [Factory Tour - Survey](https://www.lencoarmor.com/ia_survey/) - Please complete the survey below. First & Last Name(Required)Agency Email(Required) Agency Name(Required)Phone(Required)Why Did You Choose Lenco?How Was The Process Of Building Out The Vehicle Handled?What Was Your Impression Of The Factory?How Was Your Experience With Lenco Employees?What Could We Do To Make The Buying Process Better For You If You Were To Order Again?Was There
- [Grant Help](https://www.lencoarmor.com/grant-help/) - Lenco’s team of grant experts can help navigate the funding assistance opportunities available to almost any law enforcement or fire rescue organization.
- [Fire & Rescue](https://www.lencoarmor.com/fire-rescue/) - Lenco Armored Vehicles provides purpose-built, armored rescue vehicles that are trusted by first responders around the world for performance and protection.
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.lencoarmor.com/accessibility-policy/) - Updated February 12, 2024 Background The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally requires that companies who provide products and services to the public and who use a website to communicate the substance of those products and services, provide individuals with disabilities equal access to those products and services by means of their company website, unless
- [Application](https://www.lencoarmor.com/careers/current-job-openings/application-form/) - Please complete the application form. Employment Position Desired(Required)Select an open positionAutomotive ElectricianAutomotive MechanicAuto Body TechnicianAutomotive Welder / FabricatorCNC Department SupervisorIndustrial Coatings SupervisorPress Brake Operator (1st Shift)Press Brake Operator (2nd Shift)Laser Operator (1st Shift)Laser Operator (2nd Shift)Quality Control ManagerTechnical Services RepresentativeLead Electrical EngineerOperator & Maintenance TrainerWelder / Fabricator (1st Shift)Welder / Fabricator (2nd Shift)Welder / Fabricator
- [Factory Tour - Survey Thank You](https://www.lencoarmor.com/thankyou_survey/) - Thank you for your feedback!
- [International Armoured](https://www.lencoarmor.com/international-armoured/) - From law enforcement to national defense, Lenco armoured vehicles deliver the safety, durability and performance that police and military units around the world trust with their lives.
- [MRAP Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/military-armored/mrap-vehicles/) - Lenco purpose-builds armored MRAP vehicles to provide troops with heavy-duty performance, payload and protection in hostile environments across the globe.
- [Police & Government](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/) - Lenco armored police vehicles deliver the protection and performance that more than 1,000 US Federal, State and Local tactical teams rely on every day.
- [Tactical EMS Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/fire-rescue/tactical-ems-vehicle-fire-rescue/) - Tactical EMS teams around the world rely on the proven protection and performance of Lenco tactical EMS vehicles to keep them safe while they save others.
- [SWAT Trucks & Tactical Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/international-armoured/swat-trucks-tactical-vehicles-international-armoured/) - Lenco’s international armored SWAT trucks and Police tactical vehicles give proven protection and reliability, making them North America’s most trusted brand.
- [Armoured SUV](https://www.lencoarmor.com/international-armoured/armoured-suv-international-armoured/) - Lenco’s BearCat International Armored SUVs are purpose-built to quickly and discreetly transport VIPs and diplomats in unmatched safety, performance and comfort.
- [MedEvac Ambulance](https://www.lencoarmor.com/international-armoured/medevac-ambulance-international-armoured/) - Lenco’s MedEvac Ambulance equips combat medics with the patient capacity, equipment and mobility they need to perform tactical combat casualty care (TC3) duties
- [High Water Rescue Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/fire-rescue/high-water-rescue-vehicles-fire-rescue/) - Lenco high water rescue vehicles give emergency response teams proven safety, mobility and capability for high performance in any natural disaster scenario.
- [Armored Brush Truck](https://www.lencoarmor.com/fire-rescue/armored-brush-truck/) - Lenco brush fire trucks give first-responders the armored protection with increased mobility they need to safely fight fires in remote, hostile scenarios.
- [Tactical EMS Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/tactical-ems-vehicles/) - Tactical EMS teams around the world rely on the proven protection and performance of Lenco tactical EMS vehicles to keep them safe while they save others.
- [MedEvac Ambulance](https://www.lencoarmor.com/military-armored/medevac-ambulance/) - Lenco’s MedEvac Ambulance equips combat medics with the patient capacity, equipment and mobility they need to perform tactical combat casualty care (TC3) duties
- [Elevated Tactics System](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/elevated-tactics-system/) - The versatile Lenco elevated tactics system gives first responders an instant operational platform to reach upper floors in multi-story scenarios.
- [About Lenco](https://www.lencoarmor.com/about/) - Since 1981, Lenco has provided the world with purpose-built armored vehicles that are designed and constructed from the ground up to protect first responders.
- [EOD Police Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/eod-police-vehicles/) - The BearCat EOD gives EOD police the life-saving protection of Lenco’s BearCat and the operational capability of a purpose-built EOD vehicle.
- [Armored SUV](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/armored-suv/) - Lenco’s BearCat Armored SUVs are purpose-built to quickly and discreetly transport VIPs and diplomats in uncompromised safety, performance and comfort.
- [Crowd Control Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/international-armoured/crowd-control-vehicles/) - Lenco builds their crowd control vehicle from the ground up to help law enforcement officers de-escalate volatile crowd situations safely and efficiently.
- [All Armored Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/all-armored-vehicles/) - Lenco’s legendary lineup of proven, purpose-built armored vehicles delivers unquestioned protection and performance to safely respond to any emergency scenario.
- [Border Patrol Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/military-armored/border-patrol-vehicles/) - Lenco equipped their legendary BearCat lineup with ground radar technology and imaging equipment to create the ultimate armored border patrol vehicle.
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- [Tactical EMS Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/police-government/tactical-ems-vehicles-pg/) - The EMS vehicle that only Lenco could build For today’s Tactical Emergency Medical Service (TEMS) professionals, danger is a regular part of the job. From hostage rescues and barricaded gunmen, to weather emergencies and natural disasters, today’s first responders are bringing life-saving medical care into scenarios where normal EMS and Fire personnel cannot respond safely.

## Jobs

- [Design Engineer](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/design-engineer-2/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time / Engineering Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue
- [General Application](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/general-application/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Job Type: Full-Time Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide. Our work directly supports first responders operating in high-risk environments. We offer long-term stability, consistent
- [Industrial Coatings Supervisor](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/industrial-coatings-supervisor/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | First Shift (7am – 3:30pm) | Overtime Available Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide.
- [Technical Services Representative](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/technical-services-representative/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $60,000 - $80,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide.
- [Operator & Maintenance Trainer](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/operator-maintenance-trainer/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $60,000 - $80,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide.
- [Quality Control Manager](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/quality-control-manager/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide.
- [Welder / Fabricator Supervisor (2nd Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/welder-fabricator-supervisor/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $34.00 – $42.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: Second Shift / Evening Shift / PM Shift (3:30pm – 12am) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement,
- [Lead Electrical Engineer](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/lead-electrical-engineer/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $85,000 - $110,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time | Engineering | First Shift (7am – 3:30pm) | Hybrid/Remote Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies
- [Automotive Electrician](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/automotive-electrician/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $22.00 – $38.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and
- [Automotive Mechanic](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/automotive-mechanic/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $22.00 – $38.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and
- [Auto Body Technician](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/auto-body-technician/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $22.00 – $37.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and
- [Press Brake Operator (1st Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/press-brake-operator/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $22.00 – $35.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and
- [Welder / Fabricator (1st Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/welder-fabricator/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and
- [Press Brake Operator (2nd Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/press-brake-operator-2/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $24.00 – $37.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: Second Shift / Evening Shift / PM Shift (3:30pm – 12am) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement,
- [Welder / Fabricator (2nd Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/welder-fabricator-2/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: Second Shift / Evening Shift / PM Shift (3:30pm – 12am) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement,
- [Laser Operator (2nd Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/laser-operator2/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $24.00 – $37.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: Second Shift / Evening Shift / PM Shift (3:30pm – 12am) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement,
- [Laser Operator (1st Shift)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/laser-operator-1st-shift/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $22.00 – $35.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available Schedule: First Shift / Day Shift (7am – 3:30pm) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and
- [CNC Department Supervisor](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/cnc-department-supervisor/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | First Shift (7am – 3:30pm) | Overtime Available Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide.
- [Automotive Welder / Fabricator](https://www.lencoarmor.com/job/automotive-welder-fabricator/) - Location: Pittsfield, MA Pay: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time | First Shift (7am – 3:30pm) | Overtime Available Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays About Lenco Armored Vehicles: Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide.

## Events

- [Texas Sheriffs' Association of Texas Annual Training Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/texas-sheriffs-association-of-texas-annual-training-conference/)
- [NSA Annual Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/nsa-annual-conference/) - Booth #623
- [TTPOA Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/ttpoa-conference/)
- [Special Operations Vendor Day](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/special-operations-vendor-day/)
- [NTOA Law Enforcement Operations Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/ntoa-law-enforcement-operations-conference/)
- [Police Security Expo 2026](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/police-security-expo-2026/)
- [TacOps North Tactical Training Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/tacops-north-tactical-training-conference-expo/)
- [NCTOA 2026 Tactical Training Showcase](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/nctoa-2026-tactical-training-showcase/)
- [Florida Sheriffs 2026 Summer Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/florida-sheriffs-2026-summer-conference/)
- [FBINAA 2026](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/fbinaa-2026/)
- [Washington State Tactical Officer's Association Tactical Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/washington-state-tactical-officers-association-tactical-conference/)
- [SWAT Personnel-Wisconsin Annual Training Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/swat-personnel-wisconsin-annual-training-conference/)
- [California Police Chiefs Annual Training Symposium](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/california-police-chiefs-annual-training-symposium/)
- [Arizona Tactical Conference and Vendor Show](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/arizona-tactical-conference-and-vendor-show/)
- [Shot Show](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/shot-show/) - Booth #10916
- [ISOA - Public Safety and Special Operations Training Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/public-safety-and-special-operations-training-conference/)
- [Florida Law Enforcement and TacOps Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/florida-law-enforcement-and-tacops-conference/)
- [Ohio Tactical Operations and Public Safety Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/ohio-tactical-operations-and-public-safety-conference/)
- [CT SWAT Challenge](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/ct-swat-challenge/)
- [TacOps South Law Enforcement Training Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/tacops-south-law-enforcement-training-conference/)
- [IACP](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/iacp/) - Booth: 2261 The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – more than 16,000 public safety professionals come to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success.
- [2026 CATO Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/2025-cato-conference/)
- [SWAT Round-Up International 2026](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/florida-swat-round-up-international/)
- [Georgia Tactical Officers Association](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/test-event/)
- [2026 ALERRT Conference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/event/2025-alerrt-conference/)

## Vehicles

- [BEAR #3951U](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bear-3951u/) - The BEAR provides Lenco’s proven armor protection in a large platform that can fit 16+ operators, store gear and address large scale incidents.
- [BearCat G2](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-g2/) - Performance and protection make the BearCat G2 the US Law Enforcement community’s first choice for tactical armored vehicles.
- [BearCat G3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-g3/) - Lenco’s BearCat G3 is the off-road-capable version of the proven BearCat G2 SWAT truck for performance in more rugged terrain or natural disasters.
- [MedCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/medcat/) - Lenco’s BearCat Medevac, or MedCat, allows SWAT and Tactical EMS teams to treat trauma cases safely and efficiently until they can be out of the “hot zone.”
- [BearCat G4](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-g4/) - The Lenco BearCat G4 is purpose-built to deliver armored protection, mobility and versatile countermeasure capabilities to international quick reaction forces.
- [BearCat Elevated Tactics](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-elevated-tactics/) - Lenco’s BearCat elevated tactics variants deliver armored protection and immediate access to upper floors for rescue and law enforcement operations.
- [BearCat X3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-x3/) - The versatile Lenco BearCat X3 is purpose-built to be a lightweight armored vehicle that delivers incredible performance, protection and versatility.
- [BearCat SUV](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-suv/) - Lenco’s purpose-built BearCat Tactical SUV delivers an armored SUV with the highest levels of protection to carry VIPS and diplomats with total confidence.
- [BombCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bombcat/) - The BearCat EOD combines the life-saving protection of Lenco’s legendary BearCat with the operational capability of a purpose-built EOD vehicle.
- [FireCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/firecat/) - Lenco’s BearCat X3 FireCat variant equips first responders with self-contained fire-fighting capabilities from the safety of an armored cabin.
- [BearCat G5](https://www.lencoarmor.com/vehicle/bearcat-g5/) - The rugged BearCat G5 delivers proven protection from IEDs, giving troops safe transport and effective support when serving in hostile environments.

## News

- [Tasmania Police Strengthens Capability with a Second Lenco BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/tasmania-police-gets-second-lenco-bearcat/) - Collaboration between neighboring agencies can make a meaningful difference in strengthening public safety capability, particularly when proven equipment is placed where it is needed most—this was recently demonstrated through the transfer of a Lenco BearCat from Western Australia Police to Tasmania Police, adding a second BearCat to Tasmania Police’s fleet and enhancing the capabilities of
- [Training for Mobility, Protection, and Response with a Lenco BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/training-for-mobility-survivability-with-a-lenco-bearcat/) - Modern public safety operations demand more than advanced equipment. They require continuous, scenario-based training that prepares teams to respond effectively under pressure. At Lenco Armored Vehicles, we have long emphasized that success in the field depends on how well teams understand and train with the tools available to them. A BearCat is more than an
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles Earns Gold Recognition in MassEcon's 22nd Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-earns-gold-recognition-in-massecons-22nd-annual-team-massachusetts-economic-impact-awards/) - We are proud to share that Lenco Armored Vehicles has been named a Gold winner in MassEcon's 22nd Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards. We are one of 13 companies recognized statewide and one of only two honorees in Western Massachusetts. The 2026 winners were honored at a ceremony at Gillette Stadium on April 16,
- [Honolulu EMS Completes 25 Flash Flood Rescues Using MedCat G3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/honolulu-ems-completes-25-flash-flood-rescues-using-medcat-g3/) - When torrential rains and flash flooding struck Honolulu a few weeks ago, local emergency services faced a critical challenge: reaching residents stranded by rapidly rising waters that made traditional ambulances and rescue vehicles unusable. Honolulu EMS met this challenge head-on, deploying their Lenco BearCat Advanced Rescue MedCat G3. Engineered specifically for high-stakes medical extraction in
- [Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Enhances Capabilities with New Lenco BearCat G3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/nevada-county-so-new-lenco-bearcat-g3/) - The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office recently shared a video explaining how acquiring a new Lenco BearCat G3 has strengthened their agency, especially after transitioning from a military-style MRAP vehicle. This change highlights the unique advantages that a purpose-built law enforcement armored vehicle can bring to public safety operations. From MRAP to BearCat: Designed for Law
- [The BearCat: A True Multi-Role Armored Rescue Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-bearcat-a-true-multi-role-armored-rescue-vehicle/) - As the demands on public safety continue to evolve, agencies require more than a single-purpose vehicle, they need a solution that can adapt to a wide range of critical incidents. The Lenco BearCat has earned its reputation as a multi-role armored rescue vehicle, designed to protect, adapt, and perform when it matters most. Recently highlighted
- [Lenco Stoires: Providence police handle tough rescues during blizzard with BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-stoires-providence-police-handle-tough-rescues-during-blizzard-with-bearcat/) - The Providence Police Department made over a dozen rescues over the course of the Blizzard of 2026, thanks to its emergency vehicle, the BearCat. “Once the weather got really bad, just about everything in the city was stuck. The plow trucks, the ambulances, the police cars,” Providence Police Department K9 handler David Impagliazzo said. After
- [Honoring First Responder Wellness Week: Lenco’s Support of Runestone Ranch](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/honoring-first-responder-wellness-week-with-runestone-ranch/) - In honor of First Responder Wellness Week, we recognize the dedication, resilience, and strength of the men and women who serve our communities every day. First responders routinely face high-stress, high-risk situations in the line of duty, and their wellness—both physical and mental—deserves ongoing support. At Lenco Armored Vehicles, we believe that protecting those who
- [Duluth Police Department Adds First Lenco BearCat G3 Armored Rescue Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/duluth-pd-first-lenco-bearcat-g3/) - The Duluth Police Department in Minnesota has recently taken delivery of its first-ever Lenco BearCat G3 armored rescue vehicle, a major advancement in the department’s ability to respond safely to high-risk emergencies. The BearCat is a state-of-the-art armored rescue vehicle designed to provide ballistic protection and operational mobility during life-threatening incidents. This new addition strengthens
- [Lenco Stories: BearCat Vehicles Save Lives in California Search & Rescue Response](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-stories-bearcats-save-lives-in-search-rescue-response/) - In January 2018, Southern California experienced a devastating weather event that left communities reeling. Torrential rainfall turned fire‑scarred hillsides into mudslides and flash floods, overwhelming Montecito and surrounding areas and trapping residents inside their homes under layers of mud and debris. Standard emergency vehicles struggled to reach those in danger, but Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s
- [Cecil County Sheriff’s Office Strengthens Safety with First BearCat G3 Armored Rescue Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/cecil-county-sheriffs-office-new-bearcatg3/) - The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has taken a significant step forward in protecting deputies and the public with the acquisition of its first armored rescue vehicle, a Lenco BearCat G3. As detailed in a recent Cecil Daily article, the decision reflects a careful evaluation of real-world risks and the evolving needs of modern law
- [Lenco Announces $5 Million Investment in Manufacturing Upgrades](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-announces-5-million-investment-in-manufacturing-upgrades/) - Pittsfield, MA – December 15, 2025 – Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading manufacturer of armored vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue, and government agencies worldwide, today announced a $5 million investment in new machinery and facility improvements at its Pittsfield, Massachusetts headquarters. The investment includes the installation of a state-of-the-art fiber laser CNC machine
- [Elevating the Mission: BearCat ETS Capabilities](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/elevating-the-mission-bearcat-ets-capabilities/) - Explore BearCat ETS capabilities, including hydraulic ramps and stair systems that enable fast, protected access to elevated threats and structures.
- [Safer SWAT Responses: How Technology and Armored Vehicles Make a Difference](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/safer-swat-responses-how-technology-and-armored-vehicles-make-a-difference/) - Rhode Island police are adopting slower, more deliberate tactics for critical incidents. Learn how BearCat armored vehicles support safer SWAT responses.
- [Chelan and Douglas Counties’ Regional SWAT Team Adds New Lenco BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/chelan-and-douglas-counties-regional-swat-team-adds-new-lenco-bearcat/) - The East Cascade Regional SWAT Team, serving Chelan and Douglas Counties in Washington, has taken delivery of a new Lenco BearCat, a move that will enhance officer safety and tactical response capabilities during high-risk incidents. Purpose-Built for Tactical Operations The BearCat is a versatile and robust platform, engineered to provide maximum protection while maintaining
- [The Critical Role of BearCat Armored Vehicles in Rhode Island Law Enforcement](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-critical-role-of-bearcats-in-ri/) - "It's a vehicle that's 100 percent necessary in this day and age." – Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael J. Winquist In Rhode Island, the increasing frequency and complexity of high-risk law enforcement incidents has underscored the necessity for specialized armored vehicles. The Lenco BearCat has become a vital asset for multiple agencies across the
- [Fresno Police Department Enhances Tactical Capabilities with New BearCat G3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/fresno-pd-new-bearcat-g3/) - The Fresno Police Department has recently expanded its tactical fleet with the addition of a new Lenco BearCat G3. This new vehicle complements Fresno PD's existing BearCat G2, which has been in service since 2006, and shared amongst Fresno PD, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and Clovis PD. The new G3 will be operated
- [Hydraulic Ram Breaching System on Lenco BearCat: The Standard SWAT Tool for Tactical Safety](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/hydraulic-ram-breaching-system-on-lenco-bearcat/) - Lenco Armored Vehicles is the trusted manufacturer of the BearCat, the industry standard SWAT vehicle used by law enforcement agencies across all 50 U.S. states and in over 50 countries. One of its most versatile and life-saving features is the hydraulic Ram Breaching System, a key tool that allows tactical teams to breach obstacles, deploy
- [Lenco Displays ‘Multi-Mission’ BearCat G2 at IACP 2025](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-iacp-2025-bearcat-g2/) - Lenco will be at The IACP Annual Conference and Exposition, taking place October 18–21, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, booth #4001.
- [Brazos County Law Enforcement Enhances Safety with New Lenco BearCat G2](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/brazos-county-law-enforcement-enhances-safety-with-new-lenco-bearcat-g2/) - Brazos County Law Enforcement Unites for Public Safety Law enforcement agencies across Brazos County, Texas, have come together to acquire a state-of-the-art Lenco BearCat G2 armored rescue vehicle. The BearCat will be shared among the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, College Station Police Department, Bryan Police Department, and Texas A&M University Police Department. By pooling resources,
- [Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Enhances Tactical Operations with New Grant-Funded Lenco MedCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/hamilton-county-sheriffs-office-enhances-tactical-operations-with-new-grant-funded-lenco-medcat/) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has taken a major step forward in public safety with the delivery of a new Lenco MedCat TEMS (Tactical Emergency Medical Service) vehicle. Funded through the 2023 Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) Grant at a cost of $334,169, this state-of-the-art armored vehicle strengthens the agency’s tactical and medical response capabilities,
- [Zanesville Police Department Acquires New Lenco BearCat Tactical Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/zanesville-police-department-acquires-new-lenco-bearcat-tactical-vehicle/) - The Zanesville Police Department has added a new Lenco BearCat to its fleet, marking a major step forward in officer safety and community protection. Funded entirely through drug forfeiture and seizure proceeds, the purchase came at no cost to local taxpayers, providing a long-term, mission-ready solution for the department. “The vehicle was completely funded through
- [Becker County Sheriff’s Office Adds New BearCat G3 Rescue Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/becker-county-sheriffs-office-adds-new-bearcat-g3-rescue-vehicle/) - The Becker County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota has recently taken delivery of a new Lenco BearCat G3 rescue vehicle, a versatile and rugged addition to their emergency response toolkit. “This changes everything ... this thing is going to make a difference in the future — it’s not if, it’s when.” – Sheriff’s Sgt. Dan May
- [Lenco Stories: BearCat Protection in Aurora, Colorado](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-stories-bearcat-protection-in-aurora-colorado/) - When law enforcement officers respond to a call, they never know exactly what they’ll face. For the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado, what began as a response to a neighborhood disturbance quickly escalated into a high-risk, multi-hour standoff—and their Lenco BearCat played a vital role in keeping officers safe. The Incident Two Aurora
- [Lighting the Way for Safety—Explore Lenco’s Custom BearCat Lighting Options](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/explore-lencos-custom-bearcat-lighting-options/) - At Lenco, mission success isn’t just about armor—it’s about awareness. Whether it’s rolling into a chaotic scene or maintaining visibility during low-light operations, proper lighting can be the difference between safety and vulnerability. That’s why our BearCat platforms offer customizable exterior and interior lighting options, engineered to give teams unmatched control, visibility, and confidence
- [Lenco Stories: A Peaceful Conclusion in North Port, Florida](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-stories-a-peaceful-conclusion-in-north-port-florida/) - A New Tool, A New Outcome In late 2018, when officers with the North Port Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) responded to a domestic violence call involving a man with access to firearms, they brought more than their training—they brought the BearCat. The suspect had made serious threats and was believed to be armed,
- [NSW Police Expand Tactical Capabilities with Five Custom Lenco BearCats](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/nsw-police-expand-tactical-capabilities-with-five-custom-lenco-bearcats/) - The New South Wales Police Force has taken a major step forward in enhancing its tactical response capabilities with the acquisition of five custom-built Lenco BearCat armored vehicles. These vehicles, designed to provide maximum protection, mobility, and adaptability, will support law enforcement in responding to high-risk incidents across the state, including counter-terrorism operations, hostage
- [Longview PD Expands Capabilities with New BearCat G3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/longview-pd-expands-capabilities-with-new-bearcat-g3/) - The Longview Police Department and Gregg County Sheriff’s Office have taken delivery of a new Lenco BearCat G3, enhancing their ability to respond to high-risk situations with greater confidence and protection. A Legacy of Protection This new vehicle joins their original BearCat, purchased in 2008, which has served the community through numerous critical incidents.
- [How the Lenco BearCat Acts as a De-Escalation Tool and Community Asset in Lebanon County, PA](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/how-the-lenco-bearcat-acts-as-a-de-escalation-tool-and-community-asset-in-lebanon-county-pa/) - A recent article by Lebtown—a Lebanon County, PA News Publisher—provided a detailed testimonial of the County’s use of their BearCat G3 since purchasing it in 2022. Find out how the BearCat has yielded positive impacts for the Pennsylvania county by strengthening Law Enforcement capabilities, and even by building trust amongst the community. A Response to
- [Mansfield Police Department Upgrades to New Lenco BearCat for Enhanced Protection](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/mansfield-police-department-upgrades-to-new-lenco-bearcat/) - The Mansfield Police Department in Ohio recently enhanced its operational capabilities by acquiring a new Lenco BearCat G3, replacing their original BearCat Armored Vehicle purchased in 2007. This upgrade signifies the department's commitment to leveraging advanced technology to ensure the safety of both officers and the community. Continuing a Legacy of Protection For nearly
- [Lenco Stories: How the Lenco FireCat Helped LASD SEB Respond to a Critical Fire & Rescue Mission](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-stories-firecat-lasd-seb-fire-rescue-mission/) - In 2021, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau (LASD SEB) responded to a tragic and complex emergency in Agua Dulce, California—one that required both tactical expertise and fire suppression capabilities. In a situation where every second mattered, the Lenco FireCat played a pivotal role in securing the scene and mitigating further danger.
- [Train to Make Full Use of your Lenco BearCat's Capabilities](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/train-to-make-full-use-of-your-lenco-bearcats-capabilities/) - Consider the Iron Triangle of lethality, survivability and mobility when practicing how to respond to critical incidents By Len Light, Lenco President and CEO View article on PoliceOne.com We’ve all heard the negative comments about the falsely perceived militarization of police, but in today’s environment of asymmetrical threats, the shared mission objectives between military and SWAT cannot be
- [Lenco Introduces BearCat X3 - FireCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-introduces-bearcat-x3-firecat-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcen2VHP_zM
- [Police Arrest Man in Arnhem After Hostage Taking Report](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/police-arrest-man-in-arnhem-after-hostage-taking-report-2/) - Police in Arnhem have arrested a man after reports that a man wielding a gun had entered a community centre in the Klarendal district and had possibly taken people hostage. Footage from local broadcaster Omroep Gelderland shows how heavily armed police officers bring out a short white man wearing underpants and with his eyes blindfolded.
- [Boise Police Officers Honored for Handling of August Arrest](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/boise-police-officers-honored-for-handling-of-august-arrest-2/) - Five members of the Boise Police Department’s Special Operations Unit traveled to Washington, D.C., to accept national honors at the annual Top Cops award ceremony Friday. Detectives Tim Brady and Coy Bruner and Cpls. Denny Carter, Chris Davis and Brek Orton received honorable mention for their actions last August leading to the nonviolent apprehension of
- [Active Shooter at Maryland Warehouse](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/active-shooter-at-maryland-warehouse/) - ABERDEEN, Md. (AP) — A woman working a temporary job at a drugstore warehouse in Maryland got into an argument at work Thursday morning and began shooting colleagues, killing three before fatally turning the gun on herself, authorities and witnesses said. Workers at the Rite Aide distribution center in northeastern Maryland described terrifying moments of "crazy" gunfire
- [Northland Top Cops Talk Importance of Armored Vehicles to Face Active Shooters, Save Lives](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/northland-top-cops-talk-importance-of-armored-vehicles-to-face-active-shooters-save-lives/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_video _builder_version="4.0.2" src="https://vimeo.com/375775081" box_shadow_horizontal_tablet="0px" box_shadow_vertical_tablet="0px" box_shadow_blur_tablet="40px" box_shadow_spread_tablet="0px" z_index_tablet="500" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.2" text_text_shadow_horizontal_length="text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" text_text_shadow_vertical_length="text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" text_text_shadow_blur_strength="text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet="1px" link_text_shadow_horizontal_length="link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" link_text_shadow_vertical_length="link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" link_text_shadow_blur_strength="link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet="1px" ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length="ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" ul_text_shadow_vertical_length="ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" ul_text_shadow_blur_strength="ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet="1px" ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length="ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" ol_text_shadow_vertical_length="ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" ol_text_shadow_blur_strength="ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet="1px" quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length="quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" quote_text_shadow_vertical_length="quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93" quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" quote_text_shadow_blur_strength="quote_text_shadow_style,%91object
- [San Antonio, Texas Fire Department acquires Lenco MedEvac G3](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/san-antonio-texas-fire-department-acquires-lenco-medevac-g3/) - Custom vehicle combines fire, medical and tactical features The San Antonio Fire Department has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Founded in 1854 and comprised of 20 volunteer firefighters on a bucket brigade, the department now capably protects more than 2 million San Antonians with modern-day equipment including their latest acquisition, a custom
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles exhibiting at National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) 143rd General Conference and Exhibition](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-exhibiting-at-national-guard-association-of-the-united-states-ngaus-143rd-general-conference-and-exhibition/) - Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, government and fire and rescue entities worldwide since 1981, will be exhibiting at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) 143rd General Conference and Exhibition. “The G3 is used by thousands of agencies across the country to respond to
- [Lenco Announces Support for Tunnel to Towers Foundation Mission Honors the Sacrifice of Military and First Responders](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-announces-support-for-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-mission-honors-the-sacrifice-of-military-and-first-responders/) - As a company built on safety, Lenco Armored Vehicles is proud to sponsor The Tunnel to Towers Foundation in its mission to support the legacy of first responders and military personnel killed or injured in the line of duty. Committed to our nation’s heroes since its inception in 1981, Lenco becomes The Tunnel to Towers
- [Police chief: 'Bearcat' armored vehicle, shot 41 times, saved additional officer lives in Burnsville](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/police-chief-bearcat-armored-vehicle-shot-41-times-saved-additional-officer-lives-in-burnsville/) - ROSEMOUNT, Minn — Even after being repaired, the scars remain. Scars on the Rosemount Police Department's Bearcat -- the armored vehicle used in Burnsville on February 18 -- as Shannon Gooden murdered two officers and a firefighter paramedic. "You can see where one went through a hinge here, there's a big gaping hole," said Rosemount
- [Honoring First Responder Wellness Week: Supporting Those Who Serve](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/honoring-first-responder-wellness-week-supporting-those-who-serve/) - At Lenco Armored Vehicles, we recognize that first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. Their dedication comes with immense challenges—both physically and mentally. During First Responder Wellness Week, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting their well-being and raising awareness of the resources available to them. Supporting First Responder
- [The Versatility of the Lenco BearCat: More Than an Armored Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-versatility-of-the-lenco-bearcat-more-than-an-armored-vehicle/) - At Lenco Armored Vehicles, we take pride in engineering armored vehicles that go beyond traditional law enforcement applications. A recent article from Backfire News highlights the versatility of the Lenco BearCat, showcasing how our specialized variants support a wide range of missions beyond police and SWAT missions—from fire suppression to medical evacuation and explosive ordnance
- [Engineering Excellence at Lenco: Innovation That Saves Lives](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/engineering-excellence-at-lenco/) - At Lenco Armored Vehicles, our commitment to engineering excellence is at the core of everything we do. Each Lenco BearCat is built with precision, durability, and mission-specific innovation to ensure first responders and tactical teams have the highest level of protection in the field. One of the many groundbreaking features that set Lenco apart
- [Law Enforcement Response in the Manhunt for the Boston Marathon Bombers](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/law-enforcement-response-in-the-manhunt-for-the-boston-marathon-bombers/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT0c5glZ_c8
- [5 critical lessons about armored vehicles from the Boston Marathon Bombing](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/5-critical-lessons-about-armored-vehicles-from-the-boston-marathon-bombing/) - Armored vehicles help law enforcement face a new world of potential threats In many ways, the Boston Marathon bombing incident served as a wakeup call. Those in the law enforcement community and the public who may have harbored somewhat of an "It’s never going to happen here" sentiment were faced with the hard reality of
- [New York Prison Employee Gave Blades, Drill Bits to Escapees](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/new-york-prison-employee-gave-blades-drill-bits-to-escapees/) - (CNN)— An employee of an upstate New York maximum-security prison gave hacksaw blades, drill bits and lighted eyeglasses to a pair of convicted murderers before their brazen escape, sources said Friday. Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie told CNN's "New Day" that Joyce Mitchell "provided some form of equipment or tools" to fugitive felons Richard
- [Celebrate First Responders](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/celebrate-first-responders/) - October 28 is National First Responders Day It’s no secret that we celebrate first responders, after all, helping them do what they do best is at the core of what we do every day of the year. Still, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment today, October 28, to acknowledge National First Responders
- [Kearney Police give first public tours of new Bearcat armored vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/kearney-police-give-first-public-tours-of-new-bearcat-armored-vehicle/) - KEARNEY, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - For the first time, the Kearney Police Department is showing off its Bearcat armored vehicle. The Bearcat is custom-built by the company Lenco and has been with Kearney Police for 18 months but Wednesday night was the first time it was on display for the public to peer inside.
- [Repairs underway for CPD’s armored vehicle following standoff in Sturgeon where gunfire was exchanged](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/repairs-underway-for-cpds-armored-vehicle-following-standoff-in-sturgeon-where-gunfire-was-exchanged/) - COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Repairs are underway for the Columbia Police Department’s armored vehicle that was damaged during a lengthy standoff in Sturgeon on Tuesday. Columbia’s BearCat was one of two armored vehicles that received significant damage during the exchange of gunfire, according to Capt. Brian Leer of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The second damaged vehicle
- [McPherson County acquires Lenco BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/mcpherson-county-acquires-lenco-bearcat/) - WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office and McPherson County Police Department are adding a new asset to the force: an armored vehicle called the BearCat. The county said the vehicle will enhance public safety, officer safety, and response capabilities for the McPherson County Special Response Team (SRT). “The BearCat represents a significant upgrade
- [Shootout with deputies in a Mooresville, NC neighborhood](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/shootout-with-deputies-in-a-mooresville-nc-neighborhood/) - MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A suspect was found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a shootout with deputies in a Mooresville neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. The deceased suspect, identified as 27-year-old Dylan Maslon, was out on bond with the following charges pending in court: Assault on a
- [Medics in the Line of Fire](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/medics-in-the-line-of-fire/) - Kristopher Gent has been a tactical medic long enough to remember when tourniquets were considered taboo and he couldn’t carry a gun on the job. Now he’s trained to use both in the field. He’s also been a tactical medic long enough that other agencies seek him out for advice on how to create those
- [May is Military Appreciation Month](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/may-is-military-appreciation-month/) - Lenco is proud to support the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and National Guard, this month and every month Memorial Day is a day to pause and remember the sacrifice and service of those military members who gave all for their country. While this day is often observed through reflection, the laying of
- [September is National Preparedness Month](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/september-is-national-preparedness-month/) - We Can Help with That Benjamin Franklin famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” a sentiment echoed by the Boy Scouts by way of their motto “be prepared.” And don’t those words hold great meaning and a recommendation? In honor of National Preparedness Month, and with so many ways our products help
- [Plan for the Unexpected](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/plan-for-the-unexpected/) - Discussing Fire Cessation During Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week falls between October 4 and 10. The observance, created by the National Fire Protection Association in 1922 and recognized nationally by President Coolidge in 1925, is an annual reminder to safeguard homes and educate families on how to plan for the unexpected. This year,
- [Manufacturing Excellence](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/manufacturing-excellence/) - Celebrating Lenco’s Finest on National Manufacturing Day Manufacturing excellence. What is it? Why is it important? And how do we achieve it? Since 1981, it’s the standard we set, expect and strive to achieve through every build. We do this by surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals who recognize that our response and rescue vehicles help
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles Ready to Help through Gunfire](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-ready-to-help/) - Aids in ending an Albery Lea, MN situation peacefully On November 29, a man opened fire with a high caliber weapon at a Minnesota apartment complex, shooting three people, one of whom was a police officer. Lenco Armored Vehicles, ready to help through gunfire, provided shelter for the officers, keeping them out of harm’s way
- [BearCats on the Big Screen](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bearcats-on-the-big-screen/) - Have you ever watched an action movie or television show and thought to yourself, “that bad guy’s mag was empty five rounds ago,” or “there’s no way that car could make that jump?” If you’re anything like us, technical inaccuracies jump off the screen. Likewise, we zero in whenever one of our vehicles makes an
- [Celebrate Law Enforcement Officers](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/celebrate-law-enforcement-officers/) - January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day At Lenco Armored Vehicles, we applaud the men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives to keep us and our families safe. Here, we’d like to take a moment to recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, an observation meant to celebrate law enforcement officers, while
- [BearCat Saved Lives during a 12-Hour Standoff](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bearcat-saved-lives-during-a-12-hour-standoff/) - In honor of Lenco’s 40th Anniversary, we are sharing some of our proudest moments helping to keep first responders safe. One such incident occurred in 2018 when a Lenco BearCat saved lives during a 12-hour standoff in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. A suspect, armed with a firearm, took two hostages inside a residence and fired
- [Celebrating 40 Years of Lenco Armored Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/celebrating-40-years-of-lenco-armored-vehicles/) - A major milestone is quickly approaching—on February 20, Lenco Armored Vehicles will celebrate its 40th anniversary. It’s hard to believe that four decades have already gone by, but the work we’ve done with each and every one of our clients has made it worthwhile. In honor of this momentous achievement, we invite you to join
- [Newly Delivered BearCat® Defeated Gunfire, Saved Lives](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/newly-delivered-bearcat-defeated-gunfire-saved-lives/) - The Sheriff of Florence County, South Carolina is crediting their newly purchased BearCat® with saving his life, the lives of his officers and nearby civilians during a recent standoff. Arriving just two weeks prior to the incident, the BearCat defeated gunfire that struck the vehicle just inches from Sheriff T.J Joye’s head. The Standoff On
- [Testimonial: Captain Mark Knight, Washington County Sheriff’s Office](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/testimonial-captain-mark-knight/) - Captain Mark Knight, Asst. Patrol Commander, Patrol Division; Commander, Washington County Special Response Team, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland The Washington County Special Response Team (WCSRT) is a combined unit of Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies and Officers of the Hagerstown Police Department in Western Maryland. Captain Mark Knight of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and
- [Strongsville PD Customer Testimonial](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/strongsville-pd-customer-testimonial/) - Sergeant David (Dave) Tomcho of the Strongsville Police Department and Southwest Enforcement Bureau (SEB) was among the first operators of a BEAR, a department acquisition in 1999, followed by a multi-jurisdictional purchase of a second BEAR in 2000. SEB is set to receive a BearCat in 2021. Hear firsthand how Lenco products impacted him and
- [Lenco BearCat<sup>®</sup> G3: Crucial for Hurricane Water Rescues](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-bearcat-g3-crucial-for-hurricane-water-rescues/) - The North Port Police Department (NPPD) in Florida is praising their BearCat® G3 as a vital tool for recent water rescue missions following Hurricane Elsa. When the storm made land in southern Florida last week, it hit the city of North Port hard, dumping around 10 inches of rain in a single night. The situation
- [Making a Difference on National Manufacturing Day](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/making-a-difference-on-national-manufacturing-day/) - Observed on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day recognizes American workers who operate behind the scenes to create critical products that we all rely on. It’s also the perfect day to encourage job seekers with a variety of applicable skills to join the manufacturing workforce. Here at Lenco, we recognize the important role
- [Lenco Recognizes Nation’s Fallen Officers During National Police Week | This Year’s Event Set to Honor 458 Fallen Heroes](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/recognizes-nations-fallen-officers/) - As a committed supporter of law enforcement, Lenco Armored Vehicles recognizes the sacrifice of our nation’s fallen officers during National Police Week, which will be observed this year from May 11 through May 17, 2022. During this time, the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum in Washington, D.C. will hold several events, including its 34th
- [Zone Defense – From the Hot to the Cold Zone How Fire and EMS Coordinate With Police During Active Shooter Incidents](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/zone-defense/) - As fire and EMS agencies evolve to face the rise of mass casualty incidents, coordination with police is allowing quicker access to the injured—saving lives that previously would have been lost. The safety of the Lenco BearCat is bringing a new standard of care to shooting incidents, allowing responders to stage on scene rather than
- [Using Armored Vehicles in More Than Violent Incidents](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-lenco-bearcat-navigates-all-weather/) - As fire departments and EMS agencies rise to meet the increasing demands of all-hazards response, ownership of a BearCat armored vehicle is a growing necessity, offering rescue personnel the ability to save lives during even the most extreme conditions. The BearCat can operate in situations where traditional rescue apparatus cannot, including high winds, high water,
- [SWAT Vehicle Approved](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/swat-vehicle-approved/) - Champaign, IL - Arguing to the bitter end, the city of Champaign decided Tuesday night to allow the police department to purchase a controversial $169,950 SWAT-team armored vehicle. The Champaign City Council approved the purchase by a 7-2 vote. "I'm concerned that there has been, before the end of this year, 70 SWAT missions in
- [Olver, Kennedy And Kerry Announce $300,000 for Berkshire County Regional Strategic Response Team](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/olver-kennedy-and-kerry-announce-300000-for-berkshire-county-regional-strategic-response-team/) - Washington, DC - Today, Congressman John W. Olver (D-1st District), Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Senator John F. Kerry announced that $300,000 was included for the Berkshire County Regional Strategic Response Team (SRT) in the final version of the bill funding the Commerce, State and Justice Departments. "The cities and towns of Berkshire County have
- [Armored Vehicle Designed to Aid CERT](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/armored-vehicle-designed-to-aid-cert/) - Colorado, CO - Every emergency response team is structured a little differently. But there are still common needs and requirements for these types of specialized teams. One of those needs is to safely transport team members and their weapons into emergency situations. The Colorado Department of Corrections Special Operations Response Team worked with Lenco Armored
- [Carjacking Suspect Surrenders Following Chase, Standoff](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/carjacking-suspect-surrenders-following-chase-standoff/) - Miami-Dade County, FL - A man who took a postal worker hostage and led police on a lengthy chase surrendered peacefully. Nevia Abraham, 38, put his hands up, and walked backwards into the custody of police just after 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. Abraham had released the woman a half hour earlier. Police chased the armed
- [Bumpass Man Shot by Va. Police Sniper](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bumpass-man-shot-by-va-police-sniper/) - Mineral, VA - A Bumpass man was shot by a Virginia State Police sniper and seriously wounded yesterday after he rammed a truck into a school, set fire to a nearby barn and attacked an armored car, authorities said. Charles B. Henshaw, 41, has been charged with breaking and entering and two firearms violations in
- [Ultimate Police Protection](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/ultimate-police-protection/) - Canton, OH - The Canton Police Department received its latest addition to the police force fleet this week. This armored truck will be used by the SWAT team on rescues, high risk operations and drug raids, said Lt. Dennis Pellegrino. It can hold up to 30 people, and features 21⁄2-inch-thick windows. Pellegrino said it’s the
- [SWAT Team Receives 14-Tons of Protection](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/swat-team-receives-14-tons-of-protection/) - Los Angeles, CA - The LAPD's new armored rescue vehicle can carry 15 officers. Bullets from an AK-47 just bounce off the hull. Move over Ram, the BEAR is here. A new SWAT truck that resembles a Hummer on steroids is the latest weapon in the Los Angeles Police Department's arsenal. The monster truck, dubbed
- ['Hulk' to the Rescue](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/hulk-to-the-rescue/) - Palm Beach County, FL - Palm Beach County commissioners who question Sheriff Ed Bieluch's big-ticket purchases of helicopters, specialty vehicles and a boat can now add "The Hulk" to the mix. Bieluch flew to Massachusetts Friday to take delivery of a 14-ton armored vehicle that carries a $199,095 sticker price. Because the heavyweight truck is
- [State Police Upgrade Armored Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/state-police-upgrade-armored-vehicle/) - Powhatan County, VA - There is no comparison between this new behemoth and the old military surplus Air Force peacekeeper or the old armored cards from the 60's previously used by the State Police. The F550 super duty chassis with a V8 engine is wrapped in ballistic steel, and all glass is ballistic rated... When
- [Airmen Test New Security Forces Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/airmen-test-new-security-forces-vehicle/) - MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFPN)-- Airmen with the 91st Security Forces Group here are testing a new armored personnel vehicle which may someday replace the ones Minot cops currently use in the missile field. The Lenco BearCat vehicle has a V-8, diesel turbo engine combined with armored plating, said Tech. Sgt. Kevin McDonald, 91st
- [Loaded For Bear®: Lenco’s Bearcat® Is Ready For Duty](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/loaded-for-bear-lencos-bearcat-is-ready-for-duty/) - Note to self: don’t tangle with the Lenco BearCat. No amount of road rage is going to overcome nine gun ports and 16,000 pounds of rolling armored vehicle—not to mention a SWAT team. The BearCat (short for Ballistic Engineered Armored Response) is the most popular new urban rescue/assault vehicle among first responders and military units
- [Swat Vehicle Gives Hudson County New Important Regional Role In The Fight To Protect Our Residents](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/swat-vehicle-gives-hudson-county-new-important-regional-role-in-the-fight-to-protect-our-residents/) - Jersey City, NJ — Hudson County has a new weapon in the war to keep our communities safer. Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise and Hudson County Sheriff announced this week that the County has taken possession of a Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Vehicle. The cost of the vehicle is $280,000 and was purchased using Homeland
- [Enter the BearCat®](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/enter-the-bearcat/) - Fairfield, CA - In the wake of the shocking 1997 bank robbery shoot-out in North Hollywood, the Los Angeles Police Department watched helplessly as officers and civilians were pinned down by gunfire. In that incident, two heavily armed men fired more than 1,100 rounds of ammunition, wounding 11 officers, 5 civilians, and destroyed 10 police
- [SWAT Team Swoops In](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/swat-team-swoops-in/) - Portsmouth, NH - Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, Kevin Gifford walked out the front door of the Meadowbrook Inn and surrendered to more than a dozen state and local police officers, many outfitted in black SWAT gear and armed with assault rifles. An armored Seacoast Emergency Response Team SWAT truck idled nearby. (BearCat) Gifford, 40,
- [Police Enlist 8-Ton Ally to Deal with Dangerous Suspects](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/police-enlist-8-ton-ally-to-deal-with-dangerous-suspects/) - Colton, CA - Colton police added an 8-ton member to its force this month - a diesel-powered, bullet resistant vehicle equipped with gun ports. The Ford F-550 frame truck will be deployed if officers exchange gunfire with suspects, rescue anyone injured during a gun battle or serve high-risk search warrants, Police Chief Ken Rulon said...
- [Lenco BearCat® Featured on Cover of Tactical Edge Magazine](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-bearcat-featured-on-cover-of-tactical-edge-magazine/) - Tactical Edge Magazine for Summer 2006, depicts the LA Sheriff SEB (Special Enforcement Bureau) SWAT Team training with their Lenco BearCats.
- [Rigged and Ready](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/rigged-and-ready/) - Santa Fe, NM - Santa Fe police presented their newest tool in crime fighting, the $250,000 BearCat armored tactical vehicle, to the City Council on Wednesday. With its black paint job and big, knobby tires, it looks a little like a not-so-aerodynamic Batmobile. "The primary function is officer safety," said Offier John Schaerfl, the department's
- [Goodbye, Bread Truck](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/goodbye-bread-truck/) - Yuma, AZ - Yuma Police Department Detective Greg Counts won't ever have to worry about getting "Bread Truck" duty anymore. Nor, for that matter, will any other member of the YPDs Special Enforcement Team. The "Bread Truck" as it is known in the department, refers to the 1979 GMC armored car the team has been
- [Driving Straight Into the Kill Zone on Purpose? No Problem!](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/driving-straight-into-the-kill-zone-on-purpose-no-problem/) - Milwaukee, WI - When you respond to a shots-fired call and find yourself pinned down by rifle rounds zinging in from an unidentified location, what''s the best thing you can see coming toward you? For Matthew Seitz and David Sturma, Milwaukee (WI) PD officers caught in that spine-chilling predicament earlier this year, it was a
- [Dangerous Jobs Made Safer](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/dangerous-jobs-made-safer/) - Denton, TX - A sniper pinned down five law enforcement officers with a barrage from a high-powered rifle one night last year on Smiley Road. Once officer was shot and another was in a precarious position with bullets smashing all the way through the squad car he was using for cover. Several other officers risked
- [Armored Vehicle Granted](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/armored-vehicle-granted/) - Redondo Beach, CA - The City Council approved the purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored assault vehicle for the Police Department this week. Funds for the $240,000 truck were obtained by the Police Department as part of a $560,000 Governor's Homeland Security Grant last year. The truck is capable of carrying eight officers into extremely
- [Lenco BearCat® Available to 33 Southern Illinois Counties](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/salem-police-department-housing-armored-vehicle-on-behalf-of-ileas-lenco-bearcat-available-to-33-southern-illinois-counties/) - Salem, IL - It's almost like driving a tank," said Sgt. Jeff Mount of the Salem PD about the new Lenco BearCat. Salem PD showed off the newest addition to the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) vehicle fleet on Monday. The Lenco BearCat is an armored vehicle that is being housed in Salem. It
- [Boca Considers Armored Vehicle Purchase](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/boca-considers-armored-vehicle-purchase/) - Boca Raton, FL - There may be a BearCat coming to Boca Raton – not a new sports team, but an armored vehicle requested by the police department. At its last meeting the City Council authorized spending $250,000 on a vehicle of the department's choosing. "This fills a gap in our current needs of providing
- [Armored Vehicle Bulks Up Rebuilding Rialto Police Dept.](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/armored-vehicle-bulks-up-rebuilding-rialto-police-dept/) - Rialto, CA - Rialto officials say they want to send a clear message to the city's Police Department: you are here to stay and we support you. The Rialto City Council's latest effort to convey the message came in the form of an 8-ton, diesel-powered, bullet-resistant BearCat armored vehicle. The $215,000 vehicle is the first
- [BearCat® Alights](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bearcat-alights/) - Hawaii County, HI - The BearCat is built by Lenco Industries Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass., on a modified Ford truck chassis, Kawamoto said. The four-wheel-drive, diesel engine vehicle carries the driver, a front seat passenger and eight people in the back. It features a hatch in the roof, in which the bulletproof lid serves as
- [VPD to Get Armoured Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/vpd-to-get-armoured-vehicle/) - The $270,000 BearCat is needed for rescue operations, police say Vancouver, Canada - The Vancouver police department expects to order an armored rescue vehicle within a month, making it the first police force in Canada to own one of the $270,000 BearCats. The Vancouver Police Foundation raised more than $200,000 last week at a retirement
- [Police Add Specialist Vehicles to Existing Fleet](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/police-add-specialist-vehicles-to-existing-fleet/) - Western Australia, Australia - It’s big, bullet proof and designed to withstand a bomb, and the Western Australia Police hope their new armour plated beast will help them battle terrorists and better respond to emergency situations. Police today took carriage of the $331,000 ($230,000USD) Lenco Bearcat armoured police rescue vehicle and a second purpose built
- [Menacing BEAR® to Protect Officers](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/menacing-bear-to-protect-officers/) - Stanislaus County, CA - Sgt. Mike Radford and his fellow SWAT team members said they enjoyed their cross-country drive in their new truck. The ride was a little bumpy, but what could they expect from the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department's new armored vehicle: a menacing, black, 25,000-pound truck. "It's built for safety, not for comfort,"
- [Aurora cops loaded with "The BEAR"](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/aurora-cops-loaded-with-the-bear/) - AURORA, CO — If terrorists come rumbling down East Alameda Avenue toward City Hall, Aurora will be ready. The city recently received a new $315,000 Ballistic Engineered Armored Response vehicle, nicknamed by the manufacturer as "The BEAR," that can take on almost any comers that get in its way. According to its maker, Lenco Armored
- [Night of Violence Ends in Shootout](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/night-of-violence-ends-in-shootout/) - Police charge Douglas Wayne Pryor in deaths of ex-girlfriend, police officer Washington County, MD - The violence that left a woman and a police officer dead Wednesday night started at an apartment complex in Halfway, moved to a field near Smithsburg and ended in a shootout outside the historic Ringgold Meeting House, police said. Douglas
- [The Desert BEAR® - Lenco’s tactical vehicle provides safety for the Phoenix Police Department](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-desert-bear-lencos-tactical-vehicle-provides-safety-for-the-phoenix-police-department/) - Phoenix, AZ - As we know, police agencies must constantly compete with other administrative departments for a finite amount of funding resources. The situation becomes more complicated when the cost of specialized equipment— especially large tactical apparatus— means expenditures of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the fifth largest city in the U.S., with
- [The Lenco BearCat® G4 - Security Big Wheel](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-lenco-bearcat-g4-security-big-wheel/) - Security Forces in overseas combat theaters - whether they are military personnel or diplomatic security agents - must remain constant on the alert, read to respond to attacks that arise without warning. These situations demand readily available protection for personnel on the move that shields them while they maneuver out of danger... One of the
- [Armored Vehicle Used in Standoff](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/armored-vehicle-used-in-standoff/) - Oklahoma County, OK - Deputies responded to a disturbance on Dec. 26 at 12320 Connelly Drive. When the deputies arrived, they encountered a man sitting on the porch of a trailer. When the officers approached the man, he went inside the trailer before returning with a shotgun and a rifle. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
- [Texas Man Kills Ex-Governor’s Son, Fires AK-47 at Cops](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/texas-man-kills-ex-governors-son-fires-ak-47-at-cops/) - Granger unloaded 30-plus rounds into the armored truck before a sniper shot him dead Tyler, TX — Howard Tod Granger was surrounded. Lenco BearCat G3 at his front gate, sheriff at the back, helicopter in the sky, and a sniper in the yard. The body was buried in his shed: Benjamin Gill Clements, former governor’s
- [SSERT's Armored Vehicle Sustains Shotgun Damage At Glenwood Standoff](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/sserts-armored-vehicle-sustains-shotgun-damage-at-glenwood-standoff/) - Park Forest, IL – The South Suburban Emergency Response Team’s [SSERT] Lenco BearCat® shows damage to the passenger-side window of the vehicle after Robert Lyons, 67, fired at police after an eight-hour armed standoff at his home, according to reports. Negotiations failed, police say, and police shot Lyons after he fired at them, according to
- [Lenco Industries Announces BearCat® MedEvac Tactical Armored Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-industries-announces-bearcat-medevac-tactical-armored-vehicles/) - Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, introduces the BearCat® MedEvac LE and BearCat® MedEvac MIL armored tactical vehicles. The LE version of the “MedCat” was designed to meet the combined requirements of SWAT and Tactical EMS teams, while the Military model was designed specifically for Tactical
- [Lenco Introduces Bearcat® EOD “BombCat” Armored Response Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-introduces-bearcat-eod-bombcat-armored-response-vehicle/) - Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, introduces the BearCat® EOD “BombCat” armored response vehicle for EOD and IEDD first responders. Designed with input from veteran explosive ordinance disposal experts with decades of field experience and knowledge, the BombCat offers superior functionality in addition to the proven
- [Lenco Industries Completes 88 Unit Morocco Tactical Vehicle Contract](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-industries-completes-88-unit-morocco-tactical-vehicle-contract/) - Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, recently completed delivery of 88 BearCat® armored vehicles to the Moroccan Auxiliary Forces. The BearCat® is part of Lenco’s line of light and medium armored response vehicles, which are used by hundreds of Specialized Tactical teams in the United States
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles introduces the BearCat® Tactical SUV](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-introduces-the-bearcat-tactical-suv/) - Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, announces the Tactical SUV, another variant of the popular BearCat® APC employed by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Without sacrifice to tactical functionality, Lenco has designed the BearCat® SUV to meet the need within Law Enforcement for a more
- [Misconceptions about MRAP include thinking it's a tank](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/misconceptions-about-mrap-include-thinking-its-a-tank/) - I wish to respond to the Letter to the Editor from Helen Waitz (“Citizens need answers on tank acquisition,” Our Readers Say, Feb. 6, 2014) and I hope clear up some misconceptions evident in her letter and in comments made in other forums around town. First, the headline and other references to the vehicle as
- [Police: Man with shotgun arrested after 9-hour standoff in Pismo Beach](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/police-man-with-shotgun-arrested-after-9-hour-standoff-in-pismo-beach/) - Pismo Beach, CA - A man who allegedly barricaded himself in a Pismo Beach house with a shotgun was arrested after a nine-hour standoff with police. At 4 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the 900 block of Hanford Street because a man was threatening suicide with a shotgun, according to a news release from
- [Lenco Supplies BearCat® Armored Vehicles to Australian National Counter Terrorism Committee](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-supplies-bearcat-armored-vehicles-to-australian-national-counter-terrorism-committee/) - Lenco Industries, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of armored police vehicles, recently completed delivery of BearCat® armored vehicles to the Australian National Counter Terrorism Committee (NCTC), a national body comprised of representatives from the government of the Commonwealth, States and Territories. The BearCat is part of Lenco’s line of light and
- [Armed Man Opens Fire on Marion County SWAT Team](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/armed-man-opens-fire-on-marion-county-swat-team/) - WILLISTON, FL --A Marion County man says he intentionally shot at deputies during a standoff Sunday because he was protecting his constitutional right to bear arms. It happened around noon Sunday at a home on the 17100 block of Northwest 162nd Terrace where 35-year-old Dustin Heathman was staying. While reading off the list of charges
- [Police Armored Vehicle Passes 1st Major Test](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/police-armored-vehicle-passes-1st-major-test/) - STOCKTON - When the Stockton Police Department unveiled the Lenco BearCat® G3 in June 2012, officials claimed it could withstand AK-47 rounds from point-blank range, saying .50-caliber bullets would not penetrate its hull or puncture its run-flat tires. The $300,000 armored SWAT vehicle’s capabilities were put to the ultimate test last week during an intense
- [LAPD credits BearCat with Protection in Morning Shootout](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lapd-credits-bearcat-with-protection-in-morning-shootout/) - At a time when police action in the Midwest is raising concerns about the militarization of local law enforcement agencies, police in South Los Angeles are crediting some of that equipment for saving lives during a dramatic run-and-gun pursuit before daybreak Monday. For more than three hours, police across South L.A. were engaged in a
- [The reason for armored vehicles? To keep police safe while they do their jobs](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/the-reason-for-armored-vehicles-to-keep-police-safe-while-they-do-their-jobs/) - The vehicle manufactured by Lenco Industries is called the Bearcat, a cuddly acronym that doesn’t capture the weighty mission referenced in its full name: Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck. It’s essentially a steel shell on wheels -- 20 feet long, 10 feet wide, 18,000 pounds, powered by a 300-horsepower diesel engine -- that
- [Orlando police shopping for new armored vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/orlando-police-shopping-for-new-armored-vehicle/) - While some law enforcement agencies are snatching up free military surplus vehicles, Orlando police plan to spend $230,000 for a new armored personnel carrier for the department’s SWAT unit. It’s not the Orlando Police Department’s first armored vehicle — it already has three. But the new one will replace an 8-year-old model, and the city’s
- [She's a friend to the library but probably not to the BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/shes-a-friend-to-the-library-but-probably-not-to-the-bearcat/) - On Sept. 4, Imozelle McVeigh wrote a letter to the editor of the big daily newspaper down the street. She lauded the Chula Vista City Council for last year’s budgeting equal funds for library books as they did for bullets for the cops. Then, McVeigh inexplicably mentioned Ferguson, Mo. where civil unrest, looting, and general
- [Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept. Rolls Out New SWAT Vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/tuolumne-sheriffs-dept-rolls-out-new-swat-vehicle/) - Columbia, CA — Sized more like an armored bank truck than an Army tank, the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s 2015 SWAT Lenco BEARCAT MedCat doubles as a medevac ambulance. It is not difficult to make a case for having such state-of-the-art wheels handy after touring the department’s new equipment under the charge of Lt. Neil Evans, who points out
- [A textbook case of when police should use armored vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/a-textbook-case-of-when-police-should-use-armored-vehicles/) - The increasingly common use by police of heavy equipment and military style weapons and tactics has been a steady theme of critics in the past couple of years, and with good reason. As writers such as Radley Balko have documented, the number of paramilitary raids conducted by police, sometimes with battering rams and armored vehicles,
- [Armored Vehicle plays big role in police standoff](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/armored-vehicle-plays-big-role-in-police-standoff/) - BOZEMAN - A standoff in Bozeman could have ended much worse than it did. Bozeman police say patience and technology are big reasons the standoff ended relatively peacefully. It was the protection provided by an armored vehicle that allowed police to patiently wait outside as they tried to negotiate with the suspect, instead of storming
- [Now the BearCat Can Help You Fight Fires While Under Fire](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bearcat-can-now-help-fight-fires-while-under-fire/) - Lenco’s new water monitor provides a tactical advantage in dangerous situations By PoliceOne BrandFocus Staff View Full Article on PoliceOne.com The Lenco BearCat has long been a must-have for many SWAT teams around the country. The armored vehicle is a multi-purpose tool, providing armor, transportation and a force multiplying effect that can generally make
- [Lowndes County BearCat Saves Lives During Armed Standoff](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lowndes-county-bearcat-saves-lives-during-armed-standoff/) - VIENNA, Ga. – A Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office deputy said an armored vehicle saved lives during a standoff with a Ku Klux Klansman in Dooly County earlier this month. On April 15, deputies with the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the home of Joseph Harper, a well-known and active member of the KKK.
- [Lenco Armor to Introduce BearCat X3 at SOFIC](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armor-to-introduce-bearcat-x3-at-sofic/) - Lenco Industries, the leader in tactical armored security vehicles, is proud to introduce the Lenco BearCat X3® - the newest variant to the BearCat family of light APCs. The BearCat X3® utilizes proven Lenco technology in a lightweight Modular variant designed for Special Ops, Counter Terrorism or Internal Security applications. The pickup-style APC provides up
- [Frederick County Sheriff's Office quickly puts new armored vehicle to use](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/frederick-county-sheriffs-office-quickly-puts-new-armored-vehicle-to-use/) - Twenty years ago, Sheriff Chuck Jenkins wouldn’t have been convinced that an armored vehicle was essential for local law enforcement agencies. In recent years, he said, that’s changed. “I think it’s an absolute need for law enforcement today,” Jenkins said in an interview last week. “Look at today’s world. These active shooters, these terrorist situations
- [Better off with a BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/better-off-with-a-bearcat-2/) - Madison police want to trade in military vehicle Turns out a military vehicle designed for war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan isn’t the best fit for cops in Madison. Police hope to replace their towering tank-like truck with a smaller armored rescue vehicle currently owned by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. The department is seeking approval from
- [Pit Stop for Patriotism: Honorable Moment a First Responder Rescues an American Flag from the path of Hurricane Irma on the Anniversary of 9/11](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/pit-stop-for-patriotism-honorable-moment-a-first-responder-rescues-an-american-flag-from-the-path-of-hurricane-irma-on-the-anniversary-of-911/) - As thousands of Floridians are still recovering from the wreckage of Hurricane Irma, one first responder made a pit stop for patriotism on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Joseph Schiavo, 42, is a Coral Springs firefighter and medic who was with his SWAT medical team leading rescue efforts on Monday when they came across
- [Lenco BearCats Assist in Rescue Efforts in Santa Barbara](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-bearcats-assist-in-rescue-efforts-in-santa-barbara/) - The Santa Barbara County Sheriff ’s Special Enforcement Team is using two Lenco Bearcat vehicles to help rescue people from their homes. The agency took possession of these armored personnel carriers, used by the military, in November 2017. The vehicles were also used during the Thomas Fire, but this is the first time they are
- [Suspect Found Dead After 12-hour Standoff in Gloucester Twp., NJ, Police Say](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/suspect-found-dead-after-12-hour-standoff-in-gloucester-twp-nj-police-say/) - Authorities say a 12-hour standoff between police and an armed suspect in Gloucester Township, N.J. ended Thursday morning when a SWAT team entered the home and found the suspect dead. According to Gloucester Township Police, officers never fired at or exchanged gunfire with the 24-year-old man during the course of the standoff, despite the fact
- [Days After Flash Floods, Rescue Crews Continue to Help People Out of Mud-Damaged Homes](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/days-after-flash-floods-rescue-crews-continue-to-help-people-out-of-mud-damaged-homes/) - The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office's brand new vehicles, two Lenco Bearcats, have made dozens of rescues since mudslides caused widespread damage in the Montecito area on Tuesday. The Sheriff's Office received the Bearcats back in November and the timing couldn't have worked out better. On Friday morning, a father and son were rescued from
- [Click To Watch Video - Manufacturer Defends Police Use of Military-Style Equipment](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/manufacturer-defends-police-use-of-military-style-equipment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.10.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] PITTSFIELD, Mass. – You may not know what a Bearcat is but you’ve probably seen them, deployed by SWAT and tactical teams responding to violent protests and barricade situations, or to
- [Amarillo Police Department gives laundry list of problems with competitor vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/staying-cool-under-pressure-broken-air-conditioner-is-latest-problem-to-affect-the-apd-swat-vehicle/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" background_size="initial" _builder_version="3.0.106"] AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department is facing the fear of a dangerous situation going wrong due to the decaying state of their SWAT vehicle. Every person hopes their car will start when needed. For the APD SWAT team, they hope their armored
- [County sheriff’s office to get armored rescue vehicle for $311,826](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/county-sheriffs-office-to-get-armored-rescue-vehicle-for-311826/) - Almost immediately after fugitive Orlando Collins shot and wounded three federal agents in April 2016 at a south Topeka motel, the armored rescue vehicle used by Topeka police and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s office was put in place at the scene, Shawnee County commissioners were told Monday. Still, authorities lacked a second armored vehicle, which
- [How the Lenco BearCat helps firefighters make better decisions in a flash](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/how-the-lenco-bearcat-helps-firefighters-make-better-decisions-in-a-flash/) - By Yoona Ha, FireRescueOne BrandFocus Staff When heavy rains battered the hillsides of California’s Santa Barbara County in January, 2018, a torrent of mud overtook numerous homes. Lt. Brian Thielst of the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department/ Special Enforcement Team (SWAT) saw the destructive force of these mudslides in action and knew he had to act
- [Using Armored Vehicles for Emergency Rescues: Coral Spring’s Bearcat Team](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/using-armored-vehicles-for-emergency-rescues-coral-springs-bearcat-team/) - When most people envision SWAT officers and armored police vehicles, they associate those images with major crimes, dangerous criminals, and violent riots. However, this article shows how one police department found an additional use. When Hurricane Irma slammed into the southern United States in 2017, Coral Springs Police Department in Florida demonstrated the value of
- [Lincoln County Sheriff's Office gets new armored vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-gets-new-armored-vehicle/) - LINCOLN COUNTY - In a threatening situation, Lincoln County Sheriff's Officers go straight into danger to protect people. Now, they have a new tool that will better protect them. The agency just received a brand new BearCat. Sheriff Jeff Jaeger says the Sheriff's Office has wanted a BearCat for quite some time. "The motivator was
- [Harvey County ERT needs outlined](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/harvey-county-ert-needs-outlined/) - Given the escalation of violent crime over the last few years, the Harvey County Emergency Response Team continues to strive towards a level of preparation that will allow it to best serve the community in any given situation. In order to do so, there are needs that exist for the team that have to be
- [Bossier fire department requests purchase of armored vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bossier-fire-department-requests-purchase-of-armored-vehicle/) - Bossier City Fire Chief Brad Zagone hopes there’s never a time where his department would have to respond to an active shooter situation in Bossier City. But in light of the Las Vegas mass shooting on Oct. 1 that resulted in the deaths of 59 people, as well as other similar events, Zagone believes his department needs a specialized vehicle
- [BearCat Assists Springfield First Responders from Gunshots](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/bearcat-assists-springfield-first-responders-from-gunshots/) - SPRINGFIELD — A 65-year-old man who set fire to his home early Wednesday morning laid in wait to ambush arriving firefighters, firing repeatedly at emergency responders before killing himself with a shotgun. With firefighters forced to retreat from the gunfire, the flames spread, destroying three homes, badly burning a fourth home and causing smoke damage
- [Spokane to purchase new armored vehicle](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/spokane-to-purchase-new-armored-vehicle/) - The city will spend about $305,000 for a new BearCat armored vehicle for the Spokane Police Department. One member of City Council said the money should instead be used on new patrol cars. The police department already shares one armored vehicle with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The armored vehicles are used by SWAT teams
- [Janesville firefighters, police train together for danger](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/janesville-firefighters-police-train-together-for-danger/) - JANESVILLE, WI - Like ground troops in a war, Janesville police might someday have to see a fellow officer take a bullet. When that happens, they’ll be able to rely on Janesville firefighter medics who will be there with them, risking gunfire to patch up officers and treat civilian victims as soon as possible. Janesville
- [North Port Police put new response vehicle to use prior to photo session](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/north-port-police-put-new-response-vehicle-to-use-prior-to-photo-session-2/) - NORTH PORT — North Port Police wasted little time putting the department’s new $300,000 Lenco BearCat vehicle to good use. The Special Response Team used the vehicle last Tuesday morning to bring a potential standoff situation in the North Port Estates area to a quick close. In doing so, the vehicle was late for a
- [New armored rescue vehicles to help Cedar Rapids area law enforcement handle hostage situations and active shooters](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/gazette_cedar-rapids/) - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) — At Tuesday’s city council meeting The Cedar Rapids Police Department presented a proposal to purchase a new armored rescue vehicle. The armored vehicle is a 2019 Lenco BearCat G2. According to the Lenco website, the vehicle is capable of carrying 10-12 fully equipped officers and offers high ballistic protection from
- [SWAT team appearance compels armed shooting suspect out of Peck Street home](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/rochester_swat/) - ROCHESTER - Police officers tried to coax an armed suspect out of a home near the Rochester Public Market for four hours Saturday. But the man, later identified as Keith Williams, didn’t come out of the home until he saw the Rochester Police Department SWAT team assembling. Williams eventually came out of the Peck Street
- ['Rides': Jay goes for a ride in the Red River Valley SWAT team's BearCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/rochester_swat-2/) - On this episode of "Rides with Jay Thomas," Jay meets with the lieutenant of the Red River Valley SWAT team to check out a Lenco BearCat they've had since 2009. Later in the episode, you'll see Jay ride in the BearCat with SWAT team leader Craig Danielson. Check back each Tuesday for a new episode!
- [Pursuit Driver Shot and Killed in Murrieta After Shooting at Law Enforcement, Deputies Say](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/pursuit-driver-shot-and-killed-in-murrieta-after-shooting-at-law-enforcement-deputies-say/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.9" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"]A man who led Riverside County sheriff’s deputies on a 10-mile chase Thursday in which he allegedly opened fire and struck law enforcement vehicles, was fatally shot by deputies after being forcibly stopped in Murrieta. The deputy-involved shooting
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles donates nearly $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment to area first responders](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-donates-nearly-300000-worth-of-personal-protective-equipment-to-area-first-responders/) - Lenco Armored Vehicles, manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide since 1981, today announced their donation of nearly $300,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to regional first responders working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve been manufacturing armored vehicles that protect first
- [Delaware State Troopers Protected in BearCat Armored Vehicle During Gunfire Exchange](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/delaware-state-troopers-protected/) - The 29-year-old man responsible for slaying an elderly couple visiting their son's gravesite two weeks ago was shot dead by police during a gunfire exchange in a nearby wooded area, authorities confirmed Friday. Delaware State Police also released six photographs of an armored vehicle they said was shot at by Sheldon C. Francis on May 8.
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles celebrates major milestone](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-celebrates-major-milestone/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.9.2" custom_margin="0px||||false|false" custom_padding="0px||||false|false"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.9.2" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_margin="0px||||false|false" custom_padding="0px||||false|false"]Family owned and operated business observes its 40th anniversary Lenco Armored Vehicles, designer and manufacturer of armored response and rescue vehicles has reached a major milestone. The company celebrated 40 years in business in
- [Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department SEB unveils new Lenco X3 FireCat](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/los-angeles-sheriffs-department-seb-unveil-new-lenco-x3-firecat/) - A Lenco Armored Vehicles BearCat® X3 FireCat is being credited with helping to put out a fire in Agua Dulce, California earlier this month when it was too dangerous for firefighters to approach the scene using traditional means. Deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau (LASD SEB) were called in with their
- [Two California Sheriff’s Departments tap Lenco Armored Vehicles for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/two-california-sheriffs-departments-tap-lenco-armored-vehicles-for-explosive-ordnance-disposal-eod-vehicles/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"]San Diego and Riverside Counties add customized BearCat® EOD vehicles to their current fleets Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide since 1981,
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles exhibiting at Association of the US Army’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-exhibiting-at-association-of-the-us-armys-2021-annual-meeting-and-expo/) - Will unveil redesigned BearCat® G4 Light Armored Vehicle alongside Meritor, Inc. Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, government and special forces worldwide, will be exhibiting at the Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo October 11–13 in Washington, D.C. alongside Meritor, Inc. During
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles donates utility terrain rescue vehicle to Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue Team](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-vehicles-donates-utility-terrain-rescue-vehicle-to-berkshire-mountain-search-and-rescue-team/) - Lenco Armored Vehicles, the nation’s leading manufacturer of tactical armored response and rescue vehicles for law enforcement, military and fire rescue agencies worldwide, has donated a Polaris Ranger crew cab—a utility terrain rescue vehicle (UTV) worth $20,000—to the Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue Team (BMSAR). “When we heard the volunteers at BMSAR were trying to
- [LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES PROVIDES WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE FORCE WITH TWO NEW CUSTOM-BUILT BEARCAT ARMORED VEHICLES FOR TACTICAL RESPONSE](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/western-australia-police-force-custom-built-bearcats/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2022 Pittsfield, Mass. – Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide, today announced the sale of two of its G2 BearCat® armored vehicles to the Western Australia Police Force. The department purchased these state-of-the-art
- [LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES NAMED 2022 EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-armored-2022-employer-of-year/) - Pittsfield, Mass. – Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide, was recently named manufacturing employer of the year by the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) at its annual meeting. Lenco was recognized with this designation for being a strong
- [California PD's BearCat ends pursuit with armed suspect](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/16230-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.17.6" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.17.6" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.17.6" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"] POMONA, Calif. — An armed suspect who stole a road construction truck and led police on a pursuit Tuesday night ended after officers used a BearCat to ram the vehicle to a stop.
- [Brentwood City Council Approves Purchase of Lenco's MedEvac G2](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/brentwood-city-council-approves-purchase-of-lencos-medevac-g2/) - On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a MedEvac G2 rescue vehicle for the Brentwood Police Department. The police department requested the approval to the purchase of MedEvac G2 from Lenco Industries in an effort to preserve life and enhance the safety of citizens and other. The cost is $367,907. The
- [NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION AWARDS LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES CONTRACT FOR FIRE/EMS/LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALTY VEHICLES FOR SHERIFFS’ OFFICES STATEWIDE](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/north-carolina-sheriffs-association-awards-lenco-armored-vehicles-contract-for-fire-ems-law-enforcement-specialty-vehicles-for-sheriffs-offices-statewide/) - Pittsfield, Mass. – Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide, today announced that it has been awarded a procurement contract with the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA). This contract, which runs from June 2022 to June 2023, will make
- [Coeur d’Alene PD Secures BearCat Through Preowned Vehicle Program](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/coeur-dalene-pd-secures-bearcat-through-preowned-vehicle-program/) - When the Coeur d’Alene Police Department in Idaho sought an armored vehicle, the cost of a new Lenco BearCat was beyond their available budget—but a certified, preowned BearCat was well within reach. The department determined that it did not require the most current BearCat layout or significant customization, said Capt. David Hagar, who led his
- [LENCO SUPPORTS BERKSHIRE COUNTY VETERANS WITH DONATION OF NEW PTSD AWARENESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION TOOLS FOR BERKSHIRE VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-supports-berkshire-county-veterans-with-donation-of-new-ptsd-awareness-and-suicide-prevention-tools-for-berkshire-veterans-outreach-center/) - Pittsfield, Mass. – Lenco Armored Vehicles, the leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored security vehicles for law enforcement, fire and rescue and government entities worldwide, today announced that it has supported the veterans of Western Mass. by partnering with Berkshire Veterans Outreach Center to develop a new website. The site will serve as a
- [Lenco Armored Vehicles to Host Community Open House on Wednesday, November 16, 2022](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-open-house-2022-pr/) - Pittsfield, Mass. – Lenco Armored Vehicles, the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of tactical armored vehicles for law enforcement, special forces, and fire rescue agencies worldwide, is hosting a Community Open House on Wednesday, November 16th from 4pm to 7pm. Lenco, founded in 1981, is located at 10 Betnr Industrial Drive in the Stearnsville Business
- [Lenco Partners with GovDeals.com to Auction ‘As-Is’ BearCats®](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/lenco-partners-with-govdeals-com-to-auction-as-is-bearcats/) - Lenco has joined forces with GovDeals.com to expand the availability of used BearCat armored response vehicles. Law enforcement and government end-users, including public fire and EMS departments, can now bid on Lenco’s As-Is vehicles for a fraction of their original price. BearCat models include G1s, G2s, and G3s from model years 2001 to 2014 based on availability.
- [Mich. FD's new tactical emergency vehicle to aid in flood response, active shooter scenes](https://www.lencoarmor.com/lenco-latest/mi-fd-new-tactical-emergency-vehicle/) - DEARBORN, Mich. — A new tactical vehicle will help Dearborn's Fire Department respond to flooding, increase the number of patients for transport and aid in active shooter situations, the department said. The emergency response vehicle cost $300,000, which was approved by the Dearborn City Council in August. The MedCat MedEvac Tactical Emergency Support Emergency Response Vehicle can transport up to

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- [Sheriff T.J. Joye](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/sheriff-t-j-joye/)
- [Sgt. Joe Schmidt](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/sgt-joe-schmidt/)
- [Police Chief David Hawkins](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/1031/)
- [Sheriff ’s Deputy Dave McCall](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/1025/)
- [Police Chief David Hawkins](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/police-chief-david-hawkins/)
- [Les Lewis](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/1017/)
- [Kaitlin Bane](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/1019/)
- [Sgt. Ricky Ahlgren](https://www.lencoarmor.com/testimonial/sgt-ricky-ahlgren/)

## Industries

- [Police & Government](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/police-government/)
- [Fire & Rescue](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/fire-rescue/)
- [Military Armored](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/military-armored/)
- [International Armoured](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/international-armoured/)
- [Armored SUV](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/armored-suv/) - Transport VIPs safely and discreetly using the BearCat Tactical SUV, built for unquestioned low-profile diplomatic protection.
- [SWAT Trucks & Tactical Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/swat-trucks-tactical-vehicles/) - Superior on-road driving characteristics and maneuverability make the BearCat G-Series the ultimate police armored vehicle for response and rescue in tight urban settings.
- [EOD Police Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/eod-police-vehicles/) - The BearCat EOD houses a tactical robot in an elevated rear compartment, where they can be deployed using a curbside ramp.
- [Tactical EMS Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/tactical-ems-vehicles/) - Commonly called the “MedCat,” the BearCat MedEvac is custom-built to bring emergency medical services into hot zones, and quickly carry the wounded to more stable zones for life-saving care.
- [Elevated Tactics Systems](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/elevated-tactics-systems/) - The BearCat G3 can be paired with an elevated tactical system, giving SWAT, counter-terrorism and rescue units solid, immediate access to multi-story structures.
- [Tactical EMS Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/tactical-ems-vehicle-fire-rescue/) - From hurricanes and mudslides to riots and active shooter calls, the MedCat enables first-responders to bring life-saving services into any situation quickly and safely.
- [Armored Brush Truck](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/armored-brush-truck/) - The rugged FireCat brush truck’s outstanding offroad agility enables first responders to respond to fire and rescue scenarios in the most demanding environments.
- [High Water Rescue Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/high-water-rescue-vehicles-fire-rescue/) - The “High-Water Rescue” variant of the BearCat X3 is a high/swift water and natural disaster response vehicle featuring custom equipment storage, deep water fording and protected rear seating for citizen rescue.
- [Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/armored-personnel-carrier-apc/) - Lenco armored personnel carriers can safely deploy up to a dozen fully-equipped troops, along with additional equipment and heavy weaponry, making them an effective platform for light fire support and recon missions.
- [Light Armored Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/light-armored-vehicles/) - Lenco purpose-builds light armored vehicles to give military forces a highly mobile, all-terrain, all-weather platform with the maneuverability, protection and firepower to ensure mission success.
- [MRAP Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/mrap-vehicles/) - The proven BEAR and BearCat armored platforms deliver outstanding performance as military-grade Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) troop carriers capable of protecting troops operating in hostile environments.
- [Border Patrol Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/border-patrol-vehicles/) - Integrated ground radar surveillance technology, long-range thermal image sensors and short-range IR/color sensors transform the proven BearCat into a quick-response armored vehicle equipped with all-weather, day/night capability.
- [MedEvac Ambulance](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/medevac-ambulance/) - The BearCat Medevac vehicle gives combat medics the mobility and capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of tactical combat casualty care (TC3).
- [Crowd Control Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/crowd-control-vehicles/) - Lenco outfitted the legendary BearCat with customized features and equipment to give international SWAT teams and special forces an effective crowd-control platform to quickly and safely de-escalate situations in hostile urban or rural environments.
- [Armoured SUV](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/armoured-suv-international-armoured/) - Transport VIPs safely and discreetly using the BearCat Tactical SUV, built for unquestioned low-profile diplomatic protection.
- [Elevated Tactics Systems](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/elevated-tactics-systems-international-armoured/) - The BearCat G3 can be paired with an elevated tactical system, giving SWAT, counter-terrorism and rescue units solid, immediate access to multi-story structures.
- [SWAT Trucks & Tactical Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/swat-trucks-tactical-vehicles-international-armoured/) - Superior on-road driving characteristics and maneuverability make the BearCat G-Series the ultimate police armored vehicle for Tactical Emergency Support (TEMS) in tight urban settings.
- [MedEvac Ambulance](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/medevac-ambulance-international-armoured/) - The BearCat Medevac vehicle gives combat medics the mobility and capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of tactical combat casualty care (TC3).
- [Inventory Vehicles](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/inventory-vehicles/)
- [For Sale](https://www.lencoarmor.com/industry/for-sale/)

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