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The Lufkin  Police department debuts its newest piece of safety equipment, The Armored Groups' BATT-X rescue vehicle.

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The Armored Group Ballistic Armored Technical Transport (BATT-APX) is a fully modular armored rescue vehicle that can be built on a variety of chassis, allowing ease of use and reduced maintenance costs. Designed and engineered in Detroit, the BATT-APX features proven and independently verified .50 caliber armor protection and offers capabilities including adjustable hydraulic ram, gas injection devices, thermal cameras, winches, and turret protection. This new modular platform can also be adjusted for EOD, Medevac, and Border Patrol teams to help save law enforcement officers' lives.

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The standard Terrier LT-79 will hold up to eight officers (2+6 in individual MIL-STD seats) or alternatively, seating for 10 (2+8) with optional bench seating, depending on the size of operators and amount of gear. The vehicle is agile and extremely versatile and is designed to protect individuals in dangerous operational environments. The vehicle is bound to become a vital means of transportation for SWAT teams, law enforcement and military personnel that need a highly armored vehicle while staying economical and budget friendly.

Terrier LT-79 Features:
The Terrier LT-79 model includes, but are not limited to the following features:

• Full Protection against Kinetic Energy Weapons conforming to STANAG 4569 Level 1
• Heavy Duty Suspension & Axles
• Upgraded Tires & Brakes for better off-road capability
• Category-Leading Ground Clearance
• UK Military Grade Locks & Heavy Duty Hinges
• Conveniently Placed High Visibility Gun Ports
• 3 Doors with Optional Roof Turret
• Crew Cab or 5 Door Option
• Hatch (2 Cabin, 1 Rear)
• 5100kg Curb Weight (Standard Protection); 1000kg Payload; 6100kg Combat Weight
• Modern LED Headlights & Standard Military Convoy Lights
• 5-Speed Manual Transmission
• Diesel 195 HP High Sulfur 1VD-FTV Toyota 4.5L V8
• NATO Standard Slave Starting System
• TAG Exclusive Flip Forward Armored Front Clip System
• Hydraulically Assisted Recirculating Ball Steering
• Rear HVAC System
Optional Equipment Includes:
• Public address system, acoustic deterring system and intercom
• Alternator upgrade
• Auxiliary service battery with smart isolator switch and battery monitor
• Blast attenuating seats
• Interior weapon mounts
• VHF/UHF communication system; MF/HF communications system
• GPS
• DVR
• GSM-based live video monitoring system
• Tracking system (depends on deployment region)
• Smoke grenade launchers
• Multiple launch systems for smoke grenades
• Roof turret with a ring bearing and split hatch
• Remote controlled weapon station
• Gunshot detection system
• Remote controlled searchlights
• Forward-looking thermal camera
• Reverse day/night camera
• Perimeter day/night cameras
• Outboard telescopic mast
• IR driving and convoy lights
• Overpressure air filtration system
• Semi-automatic tire inflation system
• Ballistic protection upgrade to STANAG 4569 Level 2
• Fire suppression systems
• Power inverters
• Winch
• Ballistic skip round shields
• Emergency lighting systems
• Cupola turret/hatch protection system
• Interior compartment additional cooling fans
• Computer workstations
• Intercom systems
• LRAD audio systems
• Rescue medic/trauma pack with backboard/litter

Terrier LT-79:
The Terrier LT-79 is built using a reinforced and militarized Toyota VDJ79 truck chassis, and COTS components. The vehicle can be built to B6 or NIJ-III protection standards and is powered by a 195 HP high sulfur 1VD-FTV Toyota 4.5L V8 diesel and readily available in LHD and RHD configurations. Using upgraded axles, clutch and a reinforced frame as well as large super single wheels, the vehicle combines excellent mobility and high payload in all operating environments.

“The Terrier LT-79 is a modern era hybrid that combines the requirements needed for combat and fire support situations as well as mission-specific roles such as transport and logistics. The new Terrier LT-79 was designed on the Toyota chassis because parts are widely available enhancing serviceability in many parts of the world. It is also an affordable option to end users that need superior protection and fleet longevity while staying within their budget parameters,” said Robert Pazderka, President and Founder of TAG.

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About The Armored Group:
The Armored Group (TAG) has over 25 years of experience engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and non-armored vehicles for use by government military agencies, law enforcement, private businesses, and individual citizens needing a high level of personal protection around the world. TAG engineers, designs, manufactures and modifies vehicles for any terrain and any environment.

TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available and sets the standard for customization, reliability, and protection. To ensure that all TAG vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, they undergo extreme ballistics testing and have received VPAM-BVR 2009/VR7 and VR9 Ballistic and /ERV 2010 Blast Certification with up to 18,5Kg TNT for their Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux, Toyota 70 Series, Nissan Patrol and Lexus LS460 armoring solutions.

All TAG facilities are ISO 9001 certified and managed by fully qualified and experienced professionals who serve customers around the world.

TAG is a full-line manufacturer of armored and specialty vehicles and has provided customized engineering, design and manufacturing solutions to the highest-level clients in the world. Some of them include the U.S. Navy – SPAWAR, DOS, DOD, USSOCCENT, USSOCOM, U.S. Army and Air Force, United Nations, NGOs, KBR, Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, Loomis, Brinks and many foreign governments and agencies.

For more information, please visit these company websites: https://www.armoredcars.com and http://www.swat-vehicles.com or call 1 888-997-5607 or 602 840 2271.

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Below is a timeline of milestones leading TAG’s growth over the last 25 years:

• 1992: The Armored Group is founded by Robert Pazderka; the company’s first order for armored Cash in Transit (CIT) vehicles is from Illinois Armor, now a Garda Company
• 1993: TAG is contracted as the exclusive builder of armored CIT vehicles for industry leaders like (Garda), Loomis, Dunbar and Brinks
• 2004: TAG begins production of armored SUV’s and Sedans for the US Government
• 2005: TAG designs and manufactures its first APC, the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport (BATT), an armored personnel carrier 2006: TAG is awarded a 20-Year Long-Term Agreement (LTA) contract for armored vehicles to the US Federal and State Governments2006: TAG begins production of non-armored vehicles with Rapid Deployment and Mobile Command Vehicles
• 2008: TAG expands its global footprint with a new manufacturing plant in Toronto, Canada
• 2008: TAG is awarded its first LTA with the United Nations
• 2009: TAG expands its global footprint with a new manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates
• 2010: TAG expands its global footprint with a new manufacturing plant in Detroit, Michigan
• 2010: TAG is awarded a second 20-Year LTA contract for custom tactical vehicles to the US Federal and State Governments 2011: TAG’s LTA with the UN was renewed
• 2012: TAG’s VR7 armor solution is tested and certified by Beschassamt in Ulm, Germany
• 2013: TAG is awarded a second LTA with other United Nation offices
• 2014: TAG extends its LTA with the United Nations
• 2015: TAG’s awarded a third LTA with the United Nations 2016: TAG is awarded  contract from SPAWAR for Custom Mobile Communications Vehicles (MCV’s) for top US Government officials
• 2016: TAG is selected for a 10-year blanket purchase agreement for armored vehicles to the U.S. Department of State
• 2017 TAG acquires German-based JPA Armoring & Fahrzeugbau Stadthagen GmBH, and opens new manufacturing plant expanding their presence in European Market

2017: TAG obtains VR9 certification from Beschassamt in Ulm, Germany, for the Nissan Patrol platform

“Over the last 25 years, we have seen The Armored Group grow from a company in a niche market, cash-in-transit vehicles, to a leading manufacturer of armored and non-armored vehicles around the world,” said Robert Pazderka, founder and president of The Armored Group. In the last five years especially, TAG has experienced impressive growth. We have a talented management, manufacturing and sales team in place that design, manufacture and deliver state-of-the-art vehicles based on clients operational needs.

Today, The Armored Group, LLC has grown to become one of the largest full-line commercial armored truck suppliers in the country, and continues to set the standard for customization, reliability and protection.

For more information, please visit www.armoredcars.com.
Media inquiries or to request additional information, contact Mary Garrett at 602-432-2010.

About The Armored Group:
The Armored Group (TAG) has over 25 years of experience engineering, designing and manufacturing armored and non-armored vehicles for use by government military agencies, law enforcement, private businesses, and individual citizens needing a high level of personal protection around the world. TAG engineers, designs, manufactures and modifies vehicles for any terrain and any environment.

TAG provides the highest quality armored vehicles available and sets the standard for customization, reliability, and protection. To ensure that all TAG vehicles meet the highest standards of safety, they undergo extreme ballistics testing and have received VPAM-BVR 2009/VR7 and VR9 Ballistic and /ERV 2010 Blast Certification with up to 18,5Kg TNT for their Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux, Toyota 70 Series, Nissan Patrol and Lexus LS460 armoring solutions.

All TAG facilities are ISO 9001 certified and managed by fully qualified and experienced professionals who serve customers around the world.

TAG is a full-line manufacturer of armored and specialty vehicles and has provided customized engineering, design and manufacturing solutions to the highest-level clients in the world. Some of them include: U.S. Navy – SPAWAR, DOS, DOD, USSOCCENT, USSOCOM, U.S. Army and Air Force, United Nations, NGOs, KBR, Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, Loomis, Brinks and many foreign governments and agencies.

For more information, please visit these company websites: https://www.armoredcars.com and http://www.swat-vehicles.com or call: 1 888-997-5607 or 602 840 2271.

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This year’s campaign begins on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the SWAT Team’s BATT armored vehicle parked at the Walmart lot located at 1600 Westgate Dr. From 2 to 4 p.m., the BATT will be located in the Lowe’s lot, located at 1389 S. Lower Sacramento Road.

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Elgin, Illinois, residents get up-close look The Armored Group BATT

"The overtime killers" is what the Elgin Police Department's SWAT team has dubbed its most effective pieces of equipment — the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport and accompanying robot cameras.

When the ballistic truck — BATT — rolls up to a hostage situation, standoff, or warrant arrest, less-than-cooperative suspects often give up immediately, said Elgin Police Sgt. Jim Lalley.

Four residents got to see BATT and the robot up close this week as part of "SWAT for a Day," an event offered to local nonprofits looking for auction items in fundraising drives.

At the Community Crisis Center's annual gala last spring, the package was the subject of a bidding war between Scott Budd and Glenn Murphy. When Budd won the bid — a present for his son Justin's birthday — he invited Murphy and Mark Seigle to come along.

SWAT for a Day groups watch for an hour of the all-day training. Participants wear ear protection because officers were using live fire while practicing sweeping hallways, classrooms and offices for "active shooters."

The officers aim at steel-backed shooting targets placed throughout the building while practicing throwing flash-bangs into rooms and looking for both suspects and civilians.

The training regimen and the department's equipment were chosen by Chief Jeff Swoboda and the city council following an armed standoff in February 2007, Lalley said. A man holed up in a Chicago Street house kept officers at bay for nearly 28 hours before shooting himself.

The city purchased BATT in 2011. Its radio-controlled unit has cameras that can both climb or descend stairs and allow officers to talk to a suspect remotely, he said.

In other training, Elgin SWAT was taught how to use small explosives to break down doors without injuring those inside a room by the Las Vegas Metro Police's SWAT team and by the federal Department of Homeland Security. Elgin is one of the few departments in the state trained for "explosive breaching," Lalley said.

The four men watching training in SWAT for a Day asked questions about the types of guns and equipment officers carry when called out for emergencies. Lalley also explained that their first concern is for the lives of any hostages and civilians. Concern for officers comes next, followed by the suspects.

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The Potter County sheriff wanted to let people know there’s a new armored truck in town.

On Thursday, Sheriff Brian Thomas and deputies unveiled a new, $250,000 armored personnel carrier that Thomas said would bring his office up to speed with other agencies and help deputies better respond to shootings.

The hulking, unmarked personnel carrier with a Ford F-550 chassis and engine had already caught some people’s attention.

The day before, deputies had taken it to serve a search warrant.

“We got lots of looks at us,” Thomas said.

“It’s been here since Monday. I think I saw one car driving around as we were pulling it off the trailer. I think I saw the car drive around about five times, and he was eyeballing it.”

The armored truck — marketed as Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport, or BATT — is designed to stop .50 caliber rounds.

According to the manufacturer’s website, the model bought by Potter County “is for law enforcement agencies and tactical teams to carry out missions in both rural and urban settings.”

Features include a blast mitigating floor, internal armored firewall, rifle rated roof protection and a fully armored hood clip.

It can reach speeds up to 80 miles per hour with 12 to 14 fully geared officers inside, the website says.

Thomas said the new vehicle would be useful during active shooter or hostage situations.

He said the need for the vehicle was apparent after at least four recent incidents where rifle-wielding suspects made it unsafe for deputies to approach. In those situations, the county relies on Randall County Sheriff’s Office and the Amarillo Police Department, which have their own armored vehicles.

In one incident that he recounted to Potter County commissioners earlier this year, a person with a rifle was threatening to shoot motorists on Interstate 40.

“Actually, I had to shut down I-40 for about an hour and a half until we could get down there,” he told them.

The BATT costs $250,000, but is being paid for from the sheriff office’s federal forfeiture fund, according to the county auditor’s office.

“Taxpayers didn’t pay for it,” Thomas said Thursday.

“The people that are out committing crimes are the ones that actually paid for this.”

The fund had $358,000 in it Thursday with about $198,000 set aside to finish paying for the vehicle, the auditor said.

Thomas showed off a hydraulic ram at the front of the vehicle that swung up and down and side to side.

The tip of the ram resembled the iconic bat symbol from the Batman comics and movies, but Thomas brushed aside jokes that the vehicle should be dubbed the “BATT mobile.”

“We’re going call it the Peacemaker,” he said. “This is our peace maker.”

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