Patrol Vehicles
Too much weight degrades performance and increases costs – that’s why materials matter in upfitting
A squad car can feel like a little bubble of safety, but it’s not
Don’t be afraid to regularly take your unit to your city, county or state vehicle maintenance folks to have them check the brake pads and wheel alignment
During the pursuit, the U-Haul began traveling on the wrong side of the road at a high rate of speed, directly at two deputies’ cruisers
A police perimeter alert feature monitors the vehicle’s exterior for motion and potential threats, automatically securing the vehicle and officer upon threat detection
Many agencies have resorted to the cannibalization of other vehicles in order to keep their vehicles on patrol
The man was arrested on robbery charges after crashing the cruiser into another car
The officer sustained minor injuries, according to the sheriff’s office
As Sgt. Vanessa Prentice was approaching the stolen vehicle, another driver drove up from behind and struck her
An 11-page letter from FOP members detail the alleged lack of support, officers and equipment hindering the department from properly responding to incidents
Daniel Barton is facing misdemeanor charges after two separate incidents of stealing cruisers during traffic stops
The suspect shot the trooper before stealing his cruiser and crashing it
The cruiser was parked on the right shoulder of the highway while helping out at a construction site
The man was pulled over for having a headlight out before he drove off, leading police on a pursuit and crashing into a ditch before wounding an officer and damaging cruisers
“The biggest priority here is to make sure our students and staff are safe, and we’re protecting their security at all times,” Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett said
“In over 24 years of being an officer here in Pike County, I have not observed such disrespect for law enforcement,” Sheriff David Greenwood said
Kevin Kirkland was handcuffed in the back seat of the cruiser, but was able to climb into the front of the vehicle and lead police on a pursuit
“I think the way my wheels were placed, the way I parked and the way I’m trained at the department, that was a critical part of me making it,” Sgt. Ron Malone said
One Mustang Mach-E will be used as a supervisor’s vehicle and the other will be taken on patrol
The personal patrol vehicles offer several surprising benefits at a sprawling downtown college campus
Maximizing the power of response vehicles
The rear tires of the stolen cruiser were deflated by spike strips; dash cam video shows officers performing a pit maneuver to stop the stolen cruiser
Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten was killed when the suspect, Richard Barrington, crashed into his cruiser while fleeing a separate traffic stop
Video from the crash shows the SUV striking the back of the trooper’s cruiser, then veering off to the side and hitting the officer
Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee tried to reassure concerned citizens after Grady EMS declined to renew its contract with the county
Jordan Steinke was found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault for the Sept. 16, 2022, crash
Despite production ending in 2011, the Crown Victoria still holds a special place in the hearts of many law enforcement officers
“It did the job at a much lower cost than modern cruisers. Many cash-strapped public safety agencies would love to buy these vehicles today.”
Chief Cortez Bowers said he worries that the suspected arson may have been in response to recent efforts to crack down on crime
As the suspect started to drive away, he backed into a cruiser, hitting an officer in the process; the suspect then drove the wrong way on a highway
The suspect fired shots at troopers who were executing a search warrant in connection with the torching and shooting of the agency’s cruisers
This week’s photo offers a beautiful backdrop to a sharp looking patrol vehicle
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