BearCat Emergency Rescue Vehicle - Community Input Needed!

Learn More about a Proposed Emergency Rescue Vehicle

After analyzing the City's emergency response capabilities, staff recently determined that acquiring a Lenco BearCat Rescue Vehicle would enhance public safety services in Culver City. The rescue vehicle is designed for coordinated police, emergency medical support (EMS) and fire responses to incidents involving active shooters, barricaded suspects and rescue missions.

As a next step, the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) will solicit input from the community and City Council to create a BearCat operations policy.

Join the Discussion at Upcoming Community Meetings (or virtually!)

1. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7 PM at the Culver City Senior Center (4095 Overland Avenue)
2. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 7 PM at the Mike Balkman Council Chambers (9770 Culver Boulevard)

Each meeting includes an opportunity to inspect the proposed vehicle and participate in a Q&A with Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells and Vice Mayor Göran Eriksson. Can’t attend? Please join the discussion virtually through the Culver City Police Department's Facebook Live on February 11 or stream online on February 19.

Share Your Concerns & Priorities - Take the Community Survey

Aside from the community meetings, the City also wants to learn about the community's concerns and priorities via a community survey. Commenters will remain anonymous. Visit the BearCat Armored Rescue Vehicle website to take the survey and learn more.

Results will be used to help determine the City Council's decision. The City Council will consider staff’s recommendation to purchase the BearCat Rescue Vehicle at the March 23, 2020 City Council Meeting.