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i <br /> MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2024 <br /> Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) <br /> Equipment Name:Armored Rescue Vehicle <br /> Quantity Owned: 1 Lifespan: 12 years <br /> Equipment Capabilities: Provides ballistic protection to occupants and can seat up to twelve people. It <br /> has an elevated turret platform, emergency equipment and public address system. It can be equipped <br /> with a breaching ram to open doors. <br /> Manufactured Product Description:The Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport (BATT) range of armored <br /> vehicles is manufactured by Armored Group.The BATT vehicles are used by special assignment units and <br /> Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) units conducting law enforcement and homeland security <br /> missions.The BATT range of vehicles can transport as many as 12 to 14 officers in urban and off-road <br /> heaters of operation.The vehicles allow police and internal security forces to provide quick response to <br /> critical incidents involving firearms and violence. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses:The armored rescue vehicle(ARV) provides ballistic protection for officers to <br /> enter or evacuate community members from a dangerous area. The vehicle is not weaponized and does <br /> not have tracks. It is built on a commercially available chassis but does have the capability of mounting a <br /> breaching ram to it. It is equipped with a public address system for communication. Use of the ARV is <br /> authorized by officers when there is an elevated threat of encountering armed resistance. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:The initial cost of the equipment was$166,900 in 2012 and was funded with federal <br /> grant funding through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Ongoing maintenance is <br /> handled internally by the Support Services Department. <br /> Annual Maintenance:$1,700.00 <br /> Personnel Cost: N/A <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use:There are no legal rules governing use of the armored rescue <br /> vehicle. Procedurally, use of the vehicle will be authorized by a supervisor or incident commander when <br /> deemed necessary. <br /> Training Required: During initial hire and at least every two years after, officers are provided familiarity <br /> raining on use of the ARV which includes driving the vehicle and a variety of functions of the equipment <br /> (emergency equipment, public address system, door locking mechanisms, etc.). <br /> Other Notes:The Chief of Police may authorize use at community events and city-sponsored events. <br /> 14 <br />