Posted:8/5/2019 at 4:53:16 PM
August 5, 2019 Ada Police Department owners of MATV ADA – The Ada Police Department is the proud new owner of an MATV, or MRAP. The MRAP, or Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle was made available through generous local donations provided by Landmark Bank, First United Bank, Vision Bank, and Gene and Levi Garrett. The MATV replaced the former HUMVEE in 2009 as a much safer option in wartime combat. A federal program, known as LESO 1033 (Law Enforcement Support Program) provides government agencies the opportunity to purchase military surplus equipment. Valued at close to $800,000, the cost through donations was only $2,500. Captain Jason Potter said the process began more than two years ago with research, the application process, and availability. “Just recently we were notified that an MATV was available to us,” said Captain Potter. “It was delivered from the Red River Army Depot in New Boston, Texas,” Potter said. The Ada Police Department, specifically C.I.R.T. (Critical Incident Response Team) will utilize the MATV in special circumstances. “We can use the MATV in situations such as high-risk warrants, known armed suspect incidents, barricaded suspects, active shooters, and more, said Captain Jason Mosley. “We are also training with fire and EMS to provide assistance in natural disasters, and high and swift water rescues,” said Mosley. The MATV will make appearances at special events in the future for those interested in learning about and interacting with this extraordinary vehicle. For more information on the City of Ada, visit our website at www.adaok.com
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