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Redwood City Police Department <br />Redwood City PD Policy Manual <br />Military Equipment Use <br />Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/03/23, All Rights Reserved. <br />Published with permission by Redwood City Police <br />Department <br />DRAFT Military Equipment Use 36 <br />Equipment Type: Wheeled vehicles that have a breaching apparatus attached - CA <br />Gov’t Code §7070(c)(3) <br />Equipment: Lenco Bearcat G3 <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: 1 (Not owned by <br />RCPD) <br />Lifespan: 25 years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Fully armored vehicle providing safety in dangerous environments. <br />Capable of attaching a breaching apparatus. <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The BearCat G3 provides Lenco’s proven armor system <br />in a ruggedized off-road platform. The G3 utilizes the same body design, interior features and <br />tactical options as the G2, but it comes standard with a heavier duty upgraded suspension <br />and off-road tires, rims & run flats to provide enhanced off-road performance. The increased <br />ground clearance and robust suspension allows for emergency response in rural regions and <br />natural disaster scenarios where standard armored SWAT vehicles would experience <br />challenges. If your mission takes you off-road, the Lenco BearCat G3 will get you where you <br />need to go. Available with mission-specific design features for Police and Government, <br />Medical and Fire Response. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: This vehicles primary purpose is to provide ballistic protection to <br />occupants inside. It is commonly used to transport people from an area of danger to an area <br />of safety. When officers are required to stay in an area of danger it provides protection. This <br />vehicle is used upon a request for mutual aid for critical incidents, planned SWAT operations <br />and training <br />Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment is owned through the San Mateo County Bureau of <br />Emergency Services and is operated by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Breaching vehicles can be deployed any time <br />tactical operators determine that it is necessary to complete a lawful breaching. For a <br />breaching to be lawful, it will generally need to be supported by a search or arrest warrant, or <br />exigent circumstances. In accordance with all State and Local laws and any applicable <br />Redwood City Policies. <br />Training Required: The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office provides trained personnel to <br />operate this vehicle. <br />Other Notes: This vehicle has no offensive capabilities and is solely used to provide <br />increased safety to personnel and the public. <br />8.G. - Page 40 of 44 <br />408