The BearCat serves as a major advantage as a safe method of deploying TFOs and officers into high-risk situations.

Only heavy gear Tactical Firearms Officers can deploy the BearCat in which has the following benefits:

• Bulletproof (Can sustain a lot of damage from bullets and explosives while keeping occupants inside safe)

• High Capacity - 8 seats (Can transport 6 suspects)

• Mobile armoury (Accessible by TFOs, allowing them to resupply, change weapons and gear up/down)

• Extremely good cover due to its size

It is important to note that you should be using the BearCat to the best of your ability and appropriately to each situation that requires it. When using the BearCat, please consider:

• Vehicle placement - The BearCat must be accessible at all times and shouldn't be placed in unfavourable positions that render its functionality useless. 

• Vehicle armour—The BearCat is bulletproof but not invincible. Do not allow the van to sustain damage unless necessary, and try not to remain stationary for long inside it. The BearCat does require a lot of damage to be disabled, so if you are being gunpointed by someone to get out, you can safely drive away without the threat of being injured and relocate to a better position.

• Vehicle deployment - The BearCat should only be deployed to situations in which heavy deployment is necessary and should never be used to go on patrol.

For more information in regards to TFU vehicle policy, click below for more information.