Police BearCat Armored Vehicle Purchase
At a glance
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- What: purchase (agenda item 35A) of two Lenco BearCat G3 armored vehicles for the Cheyenne Police Department, $853,980, single-source, paid from federal forfeiture funds and general fund reserves.
- Where it stands: Finance Committee voted unanimously on 2026-10-20 to recommend approval.
- Next: City Council vote. Delivery takes 22 to 24 months, so about 2028 to early 2029.
Rationale (police)
- Would replace military-surplus MRAPs: about 40,000 lb vs. about 20,000 lb, non-deployable three times in the last year, hard-to-source parts, Class B CDL required (BearCat needs Class C).
- BearCats are purpose-built for barricade, hostage and high-risk incidents and use a Ford F-550 chassis for easier maintenance.
- Service life 10 to 15 years expected; storage in a shared facility with Cheyenne Fire Rescue, with expansion planned.
- Also described as a rescue vehicle for blizzards and severe weather.
Discussion
- Presented by Lt. Brett Drain. Moody emphasized weather emergencies; Wolfe asked about service life, garage space and delivery time.
- No public comment.
Sources
- 2026-10-20 - Finance Committee (transcript and video)
- City Council Minutes and Agendas: https://www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/City-Council/Minutes-and-Agendas
Discussion time
About 8 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 - Finance Committee | 8 |
Log
- 2026-10-20 - Finance Committee - committee recommended approval (unanimous).