BearCat armored vehicle funding
Burke CountyNorth Carolina- Detected
- Oct 19, 2026
- 16 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At the October 5, 2026 pre-agenda, Burke County moved forward a $450,000 direct legislative appropriation for a BearCat armored tactical vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Hinceman said the vehicle would support deputies and SWAT personnel in high-risk incidents and that the office currently lacks one. Delivery was described as taking about two years, so the funding now sets up a future equipment purchase and deployment.
- Meeting date
- October 19, 2026
- Agency
- Burke County
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