Police Vehicles News & Articles

• Colo. PD’s tactical vehicle for hostage, standoff situations turns heads

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  The Rook is outfitted with bulletproof glass and heavy-duty armor to protect against incoming gunfire

• Calif. city PD unveils county's first electric patrol car

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  "This vehicle will be more cost-effective, saving our citizens money while at the same time helping reduce emissions," Mayor Mark Landman said

• NYPD shifting to hybrid SUVs, electric vehicles as traditional fleet is gradually retired

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  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

• Citing supply chain issues, Nev. PD's fleet going electric with new purchases

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  The department ordered two Tesla Model Ys, two Tesla Model 3s and a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV

• Fla. police department to auction fleet's last Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

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  It's the end of an era in Bradenton Police Department history

• Spotlight: The BearCat armored rescue vehicle gives responders confidence in high-threat scenarios

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  Lenco is strengthening its position in first responder communities by investing advanced engineering resources into improving its vehicles’ capabilities

• Electric ‘police-prepped’ Chevy Blazer pursuit vehicle coming out in 2024

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  The Blazer EV PPV can log at least 290 miles before plugging in, Chevrolet says

• Ford reveals 1st electric pickup truck built for police

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  The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle combines an electric powertrain with police-specific features

• Spotlight: CARFAX digital tools are available to law enforcement agencies for free

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  CARFAX for Police’s 29 billion vehicle records power a suite of investigative tools that support rapid case resolution

• The Havis VSX console catapults public safety vehicle cabins into a new era

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  Havis has taken a progressive approach providing the user with a comfortable workspace by organizing control heads and other essential equipment

• 9 extreme heat safety tips for public safety personnel

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  As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind

• Trikke's electric personal police vehicle can transform how your agency patrols

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  The Positron is a cost-efficient way to enable LEOs to better engage with citizens while offering quicker response times than foot patrol

• Spotlight: How Trikke Professional Mobility is leading the law enforcement industry in reliable alternative transportation

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  The new generation of officers are beginning to understand the many advantages and applications of small electric vehicles as part of their toolbox

• Photos: Deputy ‘allows himself to be struck’ by wrong-way driver, saving others

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  The impact pushed both vehicles over 140 feet and into a semi-truck, police said

• Video: Active shooter on Ohio highway fires at officers

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  A violent scene brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning

• Pain at the pump: Another crisis for public safety

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  As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale

• Debunking the top 10 electric vehicle myths in law enforcement

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  Here’s the skinny: Electric vehicles will save your agency money, improve your fleet and keep your department current with vehicle technology

• How in-car video systems benefit law enforcement (eBook)

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  In this eBook, we review how to use in-car video footage for training and how video technologies improve situational awareness

• Trending topic: Electric vehicles for public safety

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  While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service

• 5 ways police departments can improve officer traffic safety

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  How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles

• Meet this California PD's tricked out Tesla

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  The Fremont Police Department believes there could be substantial savings by putting a fully electric vehicle into service as a patrol vehicle

• How to buy armored vehicles (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 armored vehicles buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Photo of the Week: Calm before the storm

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  This week's photo comes from Sergeant John Sabatino of the Cañon City (Colo.) Police Department. Sgt. Sabatino took this photo as a rainstorm was approaching the town. Awesome shot! Calling all pol...

• Photo of the Week: Country sunset

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  Deputy Samuel Avila of the Platte County (Neb.) Sheriff's Office took this photo while waiting for a tow truck after a single-car rollover. As the sun sets over the unplanted cornfields, a thunders...

• Photo of the Week: Mountain springtime

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  This week's photo comes from Master Deputy Bob Silva with the Eagle County (Colo.) Sheriff's Office. Here, a Gypsum Police Department - a contract municipality under the ECSO - patrol vehicle overl...

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