From the LDV website:
This 30ft command vehicle is built on a Freightliner MT-55 forward control chassis and features a B6.7L diesel engine with Allison 2500EVS automatic transmission. The truck also features rear air suspension. The all aluminum body features two LDV-fabricated flat floor slide-outs for maximum interior workspace. Deployment of the vehicle is simplified by our exclusive Intel-I-Touch™ vehicle automation system. The mobile command center is easy to park thanks to a 3-camera rear view system. We integrated our Extreme Duty body storage compartments for additional gear storage. The command center can be leveled on scene through the Intel-I-Touch. Magnetic blackout curtains are also included for privacy. A weatherproof exterior workstation features a 65″ QLED 4K display monitor. A digital HDTV antenna is installed which can feed all installed monitors. A heavy duty non-locking rear mast has also been installed with two individual camera systems.
Inside, there is a front work room with five workstations. Custom aluminum cabinets offer additional storage. Spider base task chairs are also included. 32″ high resolution display monitors are installed at each workstation. The center of the vehicle houses the large electronics rack and lavatory. A galley with microwave, refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker are also included. Magnetic closure pocket doors are also part of the design. Magnetic surface dry erase white boards are installed for note taking. The rear room inside the command center features a fixed center collaboration table with two spider base task chairs along with a fixed bench seat for staff. Flip down bench seating is installed in the curbside rear slide out. A large 65″ display monitor is installed on the rear wall. A sliding egress window is also installed.
Three ducted low profile rooftop A/C units handle the cooling duties inside the vehicle. Air conditioners are controlled through our Intel-I-Touch system. Direct discharge diesel-fired furnaces handle the heating. A 20kW liquid-cooled diesel generator supplies plenty of electric power. A full vehicle surge suppression system protects the vehicle’s electronics. A complete emergency lighting and siren package has also been installed. An emitter is installed on top of the light bracket. There is a pan/tilt/zoom IP based camera mounted on the roof raceway. An HDMI matrix switcher handles multiple video feeds.
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thanks Daniel
#1 by Jeremy B. on June 11, 2022 - 11:59 AM
So, I was curious where the grant money came from, the “unexpected” $451k grant that covered most of this came from a FEMA… port security preparedness grant for Lake Michigan. I’m not sure where Westmont is responsible for a port in Lake Michigan, but I guess the powers that be decided they can get money. Not sure what strings come with it, but I guess it means they probably have to respond with the Coast Guard if requested.
MABAS Division 10 also paid about $75k for it, so I’m sure it will be used for out-of-town responses within the division. Probably also available with MERIT for the police side. Westmont’s share was $150k, $100k from their VRP (assuming vehicle replacement plan), and $50k from DEA sharing of seized assets.
I think it makes sense and it’s kind of a steal that they only paid for a bit over 22% of it, regardless of how fishy the grant seems.
#2 by crabbymilton on June 10, 2022 - 7:20 AM
Ok Harry, why is this a waste? With the advent of MABAS, it will likely get much use over the years. All of these dangerous and kooky people out there, the respective PD’s can make use of this for such situations(God forbid).
#3 by harry on June 10, 2022 - 12:53 AM
inless they are helping other towns a lot i see this to be comp. wasteful
#4 by FFPMTom on June 9, 2022 - 11:35 PM
Does Westmont have enough large scale incidents that require a piece of equipment like this to justify this purchase?
#5 by Fred M on June 7, 2022 - 10:16 AM
Did Westmont foot the bill or is this a MABAS Division vehicle?
#6 by crabbymilton on June 7, 2022 - 6:00 AM
Very impressive and well equipped. Let this be a lesson, that the chassis is powered by a diesel engine and it needs a separate diesel generator. Just imagine if the whole thing was a BEV you would still need a separate ICE to keep it powered.