Police Vehicles News & Articles

• Photo of the Week: An electrifying fleet upgrade to protect the Wild West

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  Check out the Aspen (Colo.) Police Department's newest squad car: a Telsa Model Y

• Is your PD considering an electric vehicle purchase? This chief answers FAQs about Tesla Model Y squad

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  Somerset PD Chief Joel Trepczyk answered residents' questions following their EV purchase, including why the Model Y was chosen as well as officer feedback

• NYPD to redesign 'iconic' cruisers, including addition of new 360-degree cameras

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  Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the new design will "ensure the safety of our officers, have a QR code to improve customer service and a revamped interior for a more efficient and comfortable work environment"

• Digital Edition: Police1 guide to patrol vehicle electrification

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  Download this guide to learn why EVs are a good fit for law enforcement and how to plan for adoption

• Nearly 1K NYC government vehicles becoming all-electric — including NYPD patrol cars

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  Mayor Eric Adams said his administration has already surpassed its 2025 goal for electrifying the fleet

• Law enforcement product trends in 2022

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  From electric vehicles to virtual reality training, these are some of the product innovations being delivered to police departments this year

• Watch: Wyoming cop transforms 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air into police car

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  The officer spent nearly $31K to restore the vehicle and plans to use it for special events and charities

• Omaha city council OK’s new armored vehicle for police department

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  “This is not a tank. This is a replacement vehicle,” one councilman said after receiving public criticism regarding the purchase

• Police vehicle shortage halts patrol progress in New Orleans

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  Officers are turning to older units due to the scarcity of cars, finding parts in their own junkyards to keep some of the squads running

• Wash. sheriff's office announces plan to acquire new $350K armored vehicle

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  A commissioner highlighted three local officer-involved shootings within the past two months as a reason for purchasing the vehicle to protect officers

• 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

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