Kern County leaders approve new Rook purchase for sheriff’s office

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved the Kern County Sheriff’s office buying a new Rook for SWAT operations during its meeting Tuesday. The Rook is an armored vehicle used in critical incidents involving terrorism, armed or barricaded subjects and hostage situations. It is set to cost over $620,000, according to [...]