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The NSW Government is in the present day launching 5 new Tactical Armoured Vehicles, which can considerably strengthen the aptitude of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) to reply to high-risk, tactical and counter-terrorism conditions.

The armoured Lenco ‘Bearcat’ vehicles had been customized designed and customized constructed for the particular wants of the NSWPF – at a complete value of $3.5 million.

All 5 Bearcats might be strategically positioned throughout NSW to assist the work of Tactical Police and Police Negotiaters.

Key options embody ballistically rated metal and glass with riot protect covers, rotating roof hatches, spotlights, exterior audio system, high-tech digicam systems and superior technical and communication capabilities.

In an Australian first, one of the new Bearcats is supplied with an extendable ramp to permit police to shortly and safely entry multi-storey buildings and plane. This vehicle might be stationed in Sydney, the opposite 4 vehicles might be stationed in northern, western and southern areas – permitting the Tactical Operation Unit and Tactical Operations Regional Squads to shortly reply to high-risk conditions.

The 5 new Bearcats convey the full quantity of specialised armoured vehicles in NSW to six and can additional permit officers to swiftly and successfully reply to high-risk and counter-terrorism conditions, guaranteeing the protection of the people of NSW.

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley mentioned:

“These custom vehicles will greatly improve the capability of the Tactical Operations Unit to respond to and disrupt high-risk situations across the state.

“The NSW Police Force is world class so it’s only fitting it has modern resources and technology to fight crime and keep our community safe.

“Only a Labor Government backs our hardworking police 100% and ensures they have the capability they need.”

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb APM mentioned:

“These vehicles are deployed by the Tactical Operation Unit during high-risk situations.

“This is about protecting our specialist officers.

“All of these vehicles are bullet and blast resistant and have the capacity to transport hostages or injured personnel.”

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