what is a bearcat police

A BearCat police vehicle is a type of armored rescue vehicle used by law enforcement agencies for transporting tactical officers to and from hostile situations and to assist with the recovery and protection of civilians in harms way during terrorist threats, hostage incidents, or encounters with large gatherings of aggressors. The BearCat is designed to provide protection from a variety of small arms, explosives, and IED threats. It is a wheeled SWAT vehicle designed for military and law enforcement use, based on a Ford F-550 Super Duty commercial truck chassis with two available engines (the V10 Triton Gasoline and the 6.7L Turbo Diesel), and a six-speed automatic transmission. The BearCat is one type of vehicle produced by the company that is in use by numerous U.S. military and law enforcement agencies and it is also used by all state and territory Police Tactical Groups in Australia purchased by the Australian Government. The BearCat G3 provides Lencos proven armor system in a ruggedized off-road platform, and it is capable of operating in cross-country conditions. The G3 utilizes the same body design, interior features, and tactical options as the G2, but it comes standard with a heavier-duty upgraded suspension and off-road tires, rims & run flats to provide enhanced off-road performance. The BearCat G3 is designed for off-road and rural missions, seats 10-12 fully equipped officers, and is available with mission-specific design features for Police and Government, Medical and Fire Response. The Lenco BearCat is the standard in the industry for Law Enforcement Armored Response and Rescue vehicles, including Police and Government, and it is the most widely trusted SWAT vehicle in North America.