Patrol Vehicles
An officer’s vehicle is their base of operations – make sure it serves them well
Many agencies have resorted to the cannibalization of other vehicles in order to keep their vehicles on patrol
The personal patrol vehicles offer several surprising benefits at a sprawling downtown college campus
“By eliminating exposed hardware and making it faster and easier to install, we also are helping agencies upgrade their motor pool without taking vehicles out of service for extended periods”
The agency said it has exhausted its fuel budget and has months to go before the budget is renewed
Agencies are finding ways to budget and reduce fuel usage for a “worst-case scenario”
Two officers were attempting a traffic stop when the driver pulled even with their squad car and began shooting
A city council vote earlier this month to remove the decals sparked public outcry
The detective was not in uniform, but he was wearing a visible department polo shirt and his badge, police said
The department will also have to remove Bible quotes from its Facebook page
Video shows a Phoenix squad car deploying the tether, ensnaring the suspect’s rear tire and dragging the driver to a stop
Police say the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs will save on fuel and repair costs
Two officers managed to get out before their squad car was consumed by a fireball
The trooper was standing in front of his car while protecting a crash scene, police said
New Yorkers had a chance to get up close and personal with the NYPD’s first electric patrol car
Several state troopers were on their break when a local man set fire to their patrol cars, police said
A new state law requires police agencies to establish policies about the use of such equipment
The spending will go to 35 new police vehicles and additional support of more police vehicles later in 2022
The officer was in an unmarked Ford Crown Victoria traveling to a “departmental special event”
An Ohio sheriff’s corporal stops to admire the city skyline
The four-door, short-bed truck is designed to stay dynamic at high speeds
The man stumbles, then turns around and shoots into the cruiser’s windshield, video shows
No one was struck by gunfire but three officers were injured, police said
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Thankfully, no one was injured in the extraordinary accident
“I was going to do everything I could to get him out of that car,” Deputy Shawn Gary said. “It’s like one of your children”
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
The department is working to update its vehicles as part of the reforms under a federal consent decree
A deputy with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office stopped to watch the sunrise before starting patrol
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