Patrol Vehicles
There are several circumstances where your patrol car can effectively be used to stop a deadly threat
When your vehicle is your office, it should work as hard as you
Redmond PD’s new B&W patrol vehicles feature 988 crisis line graphics, emphasizing mental health support and community engagement
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Officers used a cruiser to stop the car after the suspect hit a cruiser and drove off the road; a Fond Du Lac County deputy pinned the car against a fence
A man fired 8 rounds at a cruiser windshield in what the Leon County Sheriff’s Office called a “potential ambush”; the deputy inside survived due in part to bullet-resistant glass
“No one was hurt, but that could’ve been anyone,” a Facebook post by the Newcastle Emergency Management said
A short vehicle pursuit ended in a fiery collision that injured five people, including a critically hurt woman and a 12-year-old boy
The Dodge Durangos, intended to blend in with traffic but still “clearly communicate enforcement once engaged,” are being rolled out in response to “video game-style” driving
Dash camera footage shows a suspect jumping onto the hood of the cruiser; another suspect threw a traffic cone, cracking the windshield
“His swift, decisive action likely prevented a much more serious incident and protected everyone in the area from potential harm,” the Stockbridge PD stated
“This event is our way of giving back to the fleet community,” said Jim Stommel, President of LEHR. “We want to showcase innovative solutions that help agencies stay safe, efficient, and ready for anything.”
The Rio Rancho Police Department cruiser fell into the sinkhole after a water main break caused a large portion of the road to collapse
The move also switches the Sebastopol Police Department from gray cruisers to black and white models after instances of citizens confusing officers for security guards
Ben Horowitz, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and his wife, Felicia Horowitz, have reportedly donated more than $7 million to LVMPD in the past
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
The trooper sustained minor injuries after jumping out of the way of the approaching vehicle
“This initiative underscores our dedication to our residents, our environment, and our economic viability,” Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to research, in real time, how a battery electric vehicle performs on patrol,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office cut the positions, which were unfilled, to balance its 2025 budget after losing $615,000 from the county’s general fund
Instead, the Santa Fe Police Department is ordering vehicles with EcoBoost gasoline engines for this year’s fleet replacement purchase
Ford’s latest SUV delivers towing strength, tactical tools and a redesigned interior for situational awareness
Chief Jake Sullivan shares a glimpse of his department’s sleek new vehicle decal, highlighting a modern take on community pride in Howe, Texas
Law enforcement should accept the challenge of marrying autonomous vehicle engineering with innovative public safety tools to enhance crime-fighting
The NT1100 Police incorporates safety features from the civilian bike while also equipped with LE-specific components, such as pannier bags and an engine guard
To properly upkeep the fleet, the city should be investing an estimated $20-$24 million annually, officials say; the 2025 budget allocates just over $6 million to buy new vehicles
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For the Bargersville PD, the Tesla experiment began in 2019 when Chief Todd Bertram sought to save money to hire new officers; the agency has since added 12 more Model 3s
“When you look at it, it’s by the grace of God that they’re alive,” East Point Police Chief Shawn Buchanan said
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