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Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Military Equipment 707.5 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY The inventory below is a complete list of qualifying equipment for the Department: VEHICLES (a) Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV): A vehicle used during critical incidents as a field - based command post, providing Incident Commanders with access to Department computer systems and dispatch center 1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: Freightliner Chassis (custom built) vehicle, cost: $480,952.90, quantity: 1. The MCV can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical incidents, significant, preplanned events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and community events. 2. Purpose: Used for critical incidents based on the circumstances of a specific event, large event, or natural disaster to effectively and efficiently serve the community. 3. Authorized Use: Only officers trained in the use and deployment of the MCV, who have obtained a California Class B Commercial Driver's License, shall drive the vehicle under the direction of the Homeland Security Commander or their designee. Situations, where the MCV may be deployed, include but are not limited to critical incidents, natural disasters, and emergencies. 4. Lifespan: The MCV has an estimated lifespan of 25-years; However, upgrades are required in 5-year intervals to maintain communications and IT systems. 5. Fiscal Impact: The MCV was purchased in 2005 using UASI grant funding. Annual maintenance cost: $5,500 6. Training: Drivers/Operators shall receive safe handling and maneuvering training on a closed training course. Once the operator has shown competence in vehicle handling, the driver/operator will drive the vehicle with an experienced driver throughout the city. Driver/operators shall also undergo commercial vehicle testing and certification from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. 7. Legal and Procedural Rules: It is the policy of the Department to use the MCV only for official law enforcement purposes and in accordance with California State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles. Incident Command Team Procedure. (b) Armored Rescue Vehicles (ARVs): Commercially -produced, ballistically protected, wheeled vehicles designed for law enforcement purposes. 1. Description, cost, quantity, and capabilities: (a) Lenco BEAR, cost: $293,745, quantity: 1. The Lenco BEAR is an armored rescue vehicle that provides its occupants with ballistic protection beyond ballistic shields or personal body armor. It offers greater safety to community members and officers during high -risk incidents. It is capable of seating a driver and 10-12 passengers. City Council 11 — 7 5/17/2022 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/05/06, All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 3 Published with permission by Santa Ana Police Department