Patrol Vehicles
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A squad car can feel like a little bubble of safety, but it’s not
“You almost just hit me with the car, dude!” a Weymouth officer says as the suspect, who appeared agitated, suddenly reversed out of a parking spot
The Pasco County deputy was rescued from the cruiser by a Dade City police officer, who had escaped from the vehicle, along with the help of bystanders
“I came into this not expecting that much water and before I know it, I was swept off,” Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington said
Chiefs from several different departments reported issues with the size of the backseat, officers’ ability to get in and out and the lack of places to take cover during a shootout
After she was caught by Grant County Sheriff’s deputies, the woman was placed in a cruiser where she “contorted her body” to move her cuffs to the front and drive away
A Shelby County deputy on a motorcycle was injured in a crash before the responding deputy was severely injured; the two separate crashes were within 2 miles of each other
In a video showing the damage to the building, St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson also praised deputies for rescuing 25 people from tornado damage that killed 4
Irvine Police Department’s Cybertruck will be used for community outreach, particularly in the PD’s D.A.R.E. program
“...It could have just as easily been a family of five driving home in their vehicle that were hit head-on,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said
After he was placed inside a cruiser to be transported to the scene of the robbery, the man escaped and fled; bodycam video shows him trying to flee again as he was re-arrested
Menlo Park officers said Tesla consoles restricted weapons access, autopilot interfered with pursuit driving and smart lights and locks were not conducive to police functions
West Whiteland Township Police Department officers captured the man as he attempted to flee after ramming a cruiser
The woman was arrested after leading Mich. State Police officers on a high-speed pursuit in the cruiser and crashing into a swamp
“This is yet another example of the inherent risks that [LEOs] face...even when sitting in a cruiser you are marked for violence due to your job,” New Haven Chief Karl Jacobson said
Video released by the Dallas Police Department shows the pickup truck slamming into the cruiser before driving onto the hood as suspects jumped out of the doors
The South Pasadena Police Department hopes to save $4,000 per vehicle annually on fuel costs and cut down on emissions by switching to a fleet of 20 Tesla cruisers
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor and community service
“It’s something to get people to talk about public safety and the police department as an example of Irvine’s sustainability goals,” City Councilmember Tammy Kim said
The top 13 states will be included in the 2025 American Association of State Troopers wall calendar
The James City County PD officers standing outside were unable to see where the shots were coming from; neither was struck by gunfire, but one was treated for other injuries
NYPD
As cruisers are updated to the newest design, which features the department’s flag, the slogan will be replaced with “Fighting Crime, Protecting The Public”
Des Moines PD Officer Dao Meunsaveng had to be extricated from the cruiser by the fire department after it was struck nearly head-on
Because orders for next year were submitted before the cruisers were burned, the Portland Police Bureau must wait until 2025 to order the 2026 models as replacements
The man stole the Paris Police chief’s cruiser, then led officers from multiple agencies on a pursuit before he crashed the cruiser and fired at officers
The Tesla Cybertruck patrol vehicle features upgraded radio and computer systems, a suite of warning lights and a PA system
A Fullerton Police Department officer was outside his cruiser investigating a fatal crash when a Tesla slammed into his patrol vehicle, narrowly missing the officer
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