Patrol Vehicles
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Despite production ending in 2011, the Crown Victoria still holds a special place in the hearts of many law enforcement officers
“This partnership is vital as LVMPD works to recruit diverse, qualified candidates for the position of police and corrections officer.”
The new Tesla Model Y accompanies the department’s first K-9
The $25M would help Michigan State Police buy bullet-resistant windows and doors to help prevent officer injuries and deaths
The suspect, who started assaulting the officers, was eventually apprehended
“This vehicle will be more cost-effective, saving our citizens money while at the same time helping reduce emissions,” Mayor Mark Landman said
The suspect who hurled the object had 15 previous arrests and eight outstanding warrants
SUVs, which include both hybrids and all-electrics, are becoming the new norm as the NYPD starts to retire its traditional sedan-based vehicle fleet
Troopers claim the policy violates wage laws, because they are “on duty” at a “prescribed place of work": their marked cars
Officers followed the SUV for three blocks before the suspect crashed into a tree and fled on foot
An officer was speaking to someone and had their vehicle open when the woman got into the driver’s seat and sped off
The suspect, who was high on meth, later confessed to trying to intentionally hit as many officers as he could
“The SUV actually went over the hood portion of the car ... and then drove straight at other officers,” police said
The department ordered two Tesla Model Ys, two Tesla Model 3s and a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV
One of the suspects tried to escape by scrambling through an interview room ceiling
It’s the end of an era in Bradenton Police Department history
“A message to those who are stealing lumber, know our deputies are looking for you and we will stop you,” Sheriff Kevin Tolson said
“She was able to figure out how to put a round in it, put it on fire and she fired approximately 10 rounds at our deputies and a civilian,” police said
More than three dozen rounds were fired by police officers before the suspect was taken into custody
The initiative follows the death of Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz, who was shot through the windshield of his cruiser
The man told authorities that he thought the “other half of his keys” was in one of the vehicles
“This incident should have never occurred because this offender should have still been incarcerated based on his prior convictions,” the chief said
Suspects face multiple charges, including robbery of a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding and illegal firearms possession
If you’re using atypical cars, your department doesn’t have to sacrifice secure storage
The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations
The Whitesburg Police Department lost at least seven cruisers due to devastating floods last week
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle combines an electric powertrain with police-specific features
After being hit from the rear, a cruiser bursts into flames leading fire investigators to question what caused the fire
The cruiser was struck from the rear by a commercial work vehicle; the tow truck driver pulled her out moments before flames erupted from the driver’s cabin
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