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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 38 <br />Equipment Type: Not specifically identified in CA Gov’t Code §7070 <br />Equipment: Lenco Bearcat Medevac <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: 1 (Not owned by <br />RCPD) <br />Lifespan: 25 years <br />Equipment Capabilities: Fully armored medical vehicle providing safety in dangerous <br />environments. This vehicle is essentially an ambulance protected from ballistic threats. <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The Lenco BearCat Medevac, also known as the <br />MedCat, was designed to meet the combined requirements of SRT & Tactical EMS Teams. <br />This BearCat model can be used as an armored Response & Rescue SRT truck for <br />dangerous call-outs, and is equipped to provide Tactical EMS with a safe & effective <br />environment to deal with trauma cases. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: This vehicles primary purpose is to provide ballistic protection to <br />medical personnel, first responders and victims in the event of a critical incident or planned <br />operation. <br />Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment is owned through the San Mateo County Bureau of <br />Emergency Services and is operated and stored at the Burlingame Fire Station. <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Standard Emergency Vehicle operating <br />procedures. In accordance with all State and Local laws and any applicable Redwood City <br />Policies. <br />Training Required: This vehicle is operated by EMS personnel <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 42 of 44 <br />410