MEETING DATE: 8/20/2019
DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Darren Thompson, Sheriff-Coroner
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Eric Taylor
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 110
SUBJECT:
SHERIFF'S OFFICE - D. THOMPSON
Authorize Sheriff to accept a MRAP/MATV rescue vehicle, free of charge, from the Federal Government and amend Sheriff's Schedule of Fixed Assets to include MRAP/MATV rescue vehicle.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 110
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Sheriff's Office is requesting approval to accept an MRAP/MATV rescue vehicle from the Federal Government as part of the DLA 1033 Program. This piece of equipment is valued at nearly $1,000,000 and would be given to this office free of charge. An MRAP/MATV is mainly used in modern law enforcement as a rescue vehicle during many different scenarios and disasters. It has the following capabilities:
- Armored body to shield from firearms to include high-powered rifles and assault rifles as well as some explosives
- V-shaped hull which is optimized for IED protection
- Ability to take a 7.62 mm round to the engine oil/coolant/hydraulic system and continue to drive for at least one kilometer
- Engine compartment is also protected with a Stat-Z engine fire suppression system
- A central tire inflation system (CTIS) and run-flat inserts allow the M-ATV to travel at least 30 miles at 30 mph even if two tires lose pressure
- Traction control system and anti-lock brakes
The United States Department of Homeland Security Rapid Response Team used MRAPs to assist people affected by hurricanes in 2012, and to pull destroyed government vehicles onto the street to they could be towed. The Federal Bureau of Investigation used an MRAP-type vehicle in a child kidnapping case in Midland, Alabama in 2013.
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office plans to use this MRAP/MATV in disaster relief roles, as they can go through flooded areas unlike normal police armored vehicles. It can also be used for many different rescue applications and to provide security in response to terrorist/active shooter threats as recently seen in the United States.
Most recently, MRAPs were deployed to Gilroy in response to the possible second shooting subject and imminent threat posed by a high-powered rifle. An MRAP was also called in and used to rescue a Sacramento Police Officer who was shot and help was not able to access her due to the suspect repeatedly firing his high-powered rifle at her and responding officers.
MATV Specifications:
W - 99 1/4"
L - 243"
H - 115"
Weight - 39,000
Vehicle Identification:
SZ35879206D010 2YTK0B92070564
Financial Consideration
The Federal Government is not charging the county for this vehicle; however the cost of transporting it from Texas to San Benito County is the responsibility of the Sheriff's Office. The estimated cost to transport this vehicle from Texas is $8,500 and will be paid from the Sheriff's Operations budget.
BUDGETED:
Yes