Vehicles Week explores how patrol vehicles have become one of the most important tools officers use every shift. Throughout the series, we’ll examine vehicle interiors, fleet trends, officer feedback and practical resources to better understand how today’s patrol vehicles are evolving to support policing.
From workspace design and cargo organization to safety and comfort, Police1 is asking officers what works well in today’s patrol vehicles — and what they’d redesign if given the chance
FUTURE OF THE FLEET: THE RISE OF ELECTRIC PATROL VEHICLES
Somerset PD Chief Joel Trepczyk answered residents’ questions following their EV purchase, including why the Model Y was chosen as well as officer feedback
Key questions to ask before you go electric
Here’s the skinny: Electric vehicles will save your agency money, improve your fleet and keep your department current with vehicle technology
A city in Ohio is projected to save $8.15M after investing in EVs and microgrids
Chief Neil Cervenka outlines key considerations from his agency’s journey toward an electric police fleet
Download this guide to learn why EVs are a good fit for law enforcement and how to plan for adoption
ADDITIONAL VEHICLE NEWS & INSIGHTS
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The teen suspects are accused of shooting water bead guns and drinking while riding in the autonomous vehicle; the Waymo contacted San Mateo Police and waited in a parking lot until they arrived
A custom USA 250 patrol vehicle celebrates more than America’s anniversary — it reflects one family’s decades-long commitment to serving an Illinois community
Drone footage shows the man exiting his house with a long gun and approaching the vehicle; he fired shots at it and attempted to break the driver’s side window
The six-month program at Arizona State University’s PD evaluates whether EVs can match gas-powered units in performance, durability and response readiness
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The June 2025 blaze caused around $800,000 in damage to cruisers and other police vehicles
“The result of it was galling,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated. “We had executives that had multiple, three, four, five…kitted-out vehicles assigned to them personally.”
The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle