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"That vehicle was perfect in that situation because I got to look at him through the window and we had first told him we wanted him to get help," said Ruff. "When it was clear he had plans to harm himself, I called for the first round of OC-40 muzzle blast (pepper spray)." Anytime the officers use force, an internal investigation is launched as part of the policy. Over the past year, Ruff shared that the BearCat has been used in many barricade type incidents. On occasion it is implemented for a high-risk warrant service or evacuations. The BearCat is almost always involved in training scenarios and also stores the department's two robots. The robots can be tossed through a window to establish two-way communications and serve as reconnaissance for the ERT before they enter a room. They are controlled by a device that closely resembles a video game controller. The robots were instrumental in the January 2012 incident at Cape Harbor Court where a Fort Bragg soldier barricaded himself in his third floor apartment and began firing upon law enforcement officials and firemen during the four-hour standoff. Following the explosive charge to the door by the ERT to get into the apartment, a robot was used to search for the shooter. He was found on the kitchen floor. Keep an eye out for the BearCat, it's often out and about downtown during festivals and outdoor events. "There's nothing secretive about the vehicle," shared Ruff. "The general public does not see most of the incidents it is involved in because they turn out very peacefully." Besides the bulletproof armor and windows, the BearCat comes equipped with a CD player and an iPod plugs into the console providing music as the ERT heads out to aid those in danger. Lt. Ruff would not be specific in sharing what tunes blare through the speakers on the way to an incident...but one can only imagine. CV What can sound do for your brow? Or your chin? Or your neck? Ultherapy® —the only FDA-approved, non-invasive lift—uses ultrasound to tighten your skin. Before • Single Treatment • No Downtime • Non-Surgical • Natural Results Find out if you are a candidate. Call us today! Mary B. Kansora, MD, FACS 910-323-2002 2139 Valleygate Drive www.valleyeyeclinic.net After 360 Days Aesthetic CliniC PllC Visions at valley eye Fellows of the American Board of American College Ophthalmology of Surgeons Certified For full product and safety information, including possible mild side effects, see Ultherapy.com/IFU. © 2013 Ultherapy is a registered trademark of Ulthera Inc. 1002221A When you start as a customer with a company that's the best you get the best product and service. • Pure natural spring water delivered to your home or office • Vertex water filtration systems • Personalized bottled water • Distilled water • Office coffee services Trusted QUALITY and CONVENIENCE for more information call (910) 485-1198 CityViewNC.com | 49

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