A look at the Community Rescue Vehicle

Belleville Police Service is exploring the use of an armoured vehicle

BPS has completed a public survey and are on an information campaign on the BlackWolf Armoured Vehicle

Officials say the vehicle is designed with a focus on agility and protection that will allow officers to safely navigate and manage challenging situations.

A FULL PHOTO GALLERY IS BELOW.

Below information provided by the Belleville Police Service

The Belleville Police Service’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) handles high-risk operations, including tactical responses, barricaded persons, high-risk warrant executions, and search and rescue.

In 2024, the unit

• Executed 31 high-risk warrants
• Responded to three barricaded persons
• Conducted two search and rescue operations
• Carried out 40 tactical deployments
• Seized seven firearms

Frontline officers have had to take cover behind trees, vehicles, or other obstacles when responding to dangerous calls.

The Community Rescue Vehicle (CRV) is a critical safety tool, supporting officers during high-risk operations and helping ensure the safety of both officers and the community.

Mid-year 2025 statistics show increases in firearm-related incidents, highlighting the growing need for specialized equipment to protect our officers and our community.

This is not a toy; it is a tool that allows the Belleville Police Service to safely manage dangerous situations and keep the community safe.

Specifications:

CHASSIS:

• Chassis year: 2017 / 2018 / 2019
• Chassis model: Ford F-550 4X4
• Transmission: TorqShift 6-speed automatic with oil cooler & PTO provisions
• Condition: Used
• Kilometers: Between 15,000 – 30,000 km
• Wheels: Hutchinson 20X11 wheels with runflat inserts (50 km @ 50 km/h max)
• Tires: Goodyear G622 RSD 335/80R20
• 150 liters fuel capacity

GVWR/AXLES:

• GVWR: 8,617 kg / 19,000 lbs
• Axle Front: 3,401 kg / 7,500 lbs
• Axle Rear: 6,195 kg / 13,660 lbs
• Curb Weight: 6,817 kg / 15,032 lbs
• Payload: 1,800 kg / 3,968 lbs

CONFIGURATION:

• Doors: 2 driver & co-driver doors, 2 side crew doors, 1 rear door
• Seats: 5 (driver, co-driver, 3-person bench seat (1, on right-hand side)

PROTECTION:

• Ballistic protection: EN1063 BR6 / CEN B6 / NIJ0108.01 Level III, UL752 Level 8 :Walls, floor, roof, glass, engine and radiator.

EQUIPMENT:

• Colour: Flat black
• Eight gunports (3x per side, 1x rear door, 1x hatch)
• Reverse camera
• 360º red emergency lights
• Public address system
• 100W siren
• CEN B7 protection manual assisted lift roof hatch with adjustable height stand
• Chassis factory heavy duty HVAC
• Independent Auxiliary ceiling HVAC for rear passengers
• Ceiling-mounted smoke extractor
• Non-slip floor coating
• White/red dome lights above all entry doors
• Storage compartment under bench seat
• 2x Golight LED Radioray spot lights on front lightbar
• Auto-eject shoreline receptacle
• Heated windshield
• Espar heating system
• Air-ride seats
• Storage locker (35-1/4″ x 15-1/2″ x 37-3/4″ high) in crew area (left-hand side)
• Two (2) front lightbar-mounted blind-spot cameras integrated with rearview camera monitor