Funds from the city’s Criminal Forfeiture Fund and Drug Fund will pay for a new tactical rescue vehicle for the Kingsport Police Department. City leaders approved the purchase of a a Sentinel ARV by International Armored Group for the price of $289,354. During Tuesday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, City Manager Chris McCartt said the vehicle will help keep police officers safe in dangerous situations.“This will be a vehicle that should it need to be used, we believe would be very beneficial for our police department,” McCartt said.