Multi-county armored rescue vehicle
Hood River CountyOregon- Detected
- Jul 15, 2026
- 110 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
- Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
NORTAC is proposing that Hood River, Gilliam, and Sherman Counties jointly buy a new Batt X armored rescue vehicle to replace an aging pistol-rated bank truck and a surplus MRAP with capacity and maintenance issues. A quote from The Armored Group puts the vehicle price at about $284,522, with costs split evenly among the three counties and 5-year financing offered by Bancorp. A signed MOU exists and the proposal is being brought forward early so each county can seek approval and budget the purchase for next year. This is a live planning need for specialized vehicles, financing, and long-term maintenance support.
Hood River County Sheriff’s Office will store, insure, and maintain the vehicle; future sale or trade-in proceeds will return to counties or fund a replacement. Lenco Bearcat was considered but was about $60,000 more than the Batt X.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 15, 2026
- Agency
- Hood River County
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