NSW Police has introduced five new Lenco BearCat armoured vehicles to bolster tactical operations, counter-terrorism, and riot control. The nine-tonne vehicles, costing $3.5 million, will protect officers in high-risk situations. One BearCat, an Australian first, features an extendable ramp for multi-storey operations. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI. Vision courtesy: NSW Police
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00:00These are state-of-the-art vehicles with the most up-to-date technology that police need
00:11in their operational capability in counter-terrorism events and other operational matters.
00:17New South Wales Police has expanded its tactical fleet with five new Bearcat armoured vehicles
00:22designed for high-risk operations, counter-terrorism and riot control.
00:27Costing $3.5 million, the nine-tonne armoured vehicles, built on a Ford F550 chassis, provide
00:34ballistic protection and advanced communications systems.
00:38For the first time in Australia, one Bearcat includes an extendable ramp to access multi-storey
00:43buildings and aircraft stationed in Sydney for rapid response.
00:47The remaining four vehicles will be strategically deployed in regional New South Wales, reducing
00:51response times to critical incidents.
00:54So we deploy them in support of the tactical operations unit to seizures, barricaded persons,
01:02armed and dangerous offenders, up to and including counter-terrorism incidents.