The Chatham-Kent Police Service is touting the benefits of its Armoured Rescue Vehicle.
The state-of-the-art vehicle was donated to the force by General Dynamics Land Systems in London in 2023.
Authorities say over the past 12 months, the heavily armoured vehicle has been deployed seven times in response to high-risk incidents requiring enhanced officer and public safety measures, including an individual barricaded with a weapon, the arrest of a violent and armed offender, and executing a search warrant where a weapon was involved.
The ARV has also been used for training involving the Emergency Response Team and Incident Command, and has also been showcased at several local community events around the municipality, highlighting police operations and the role of specialized equipment in ensuring public safety.
