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Vehicle Ops
Michigan State Police Testing Ford’s EV Mustang with Security Unit
“Adding this battery electric vehicle to our patrol fleet will allow us to study the vehicle’s performance long-term to determine if there is a potential for cost savings and broader applicability within our fleet,” said said Lt. Nicholas Darlington.
January 14, 2025
The Michigan State Police's 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E will be assigned to the State Security Operations Section.
Vehicle Ops
California Police Department Buys Tesla Cybertruck for Community Outreach
The vehicle is capable of responding to emergencies, but the department does not plan to use the truck for patrols. The Cybertruck will be used for community outreach and engagement.
October 9, 2024
The Irvine (California) Police Department is the first law enforcement agency to acquire a Tesla Cybertruck. The vehicle will be used primarily by DARE officers.
Vehicle Ops
California Agency Not Happy with Tesla Patrol Cars
Menlo Park, California, officers said the “small interior space” and “smart car” features, along with the low vehicle profile all made things more difficult.
August 28, 2024
Vehicle Ops
South Carolina Sheriff Buys 17 Mustang GTs for Community Relations Team
"We’re not picking a car just because it’s a cool car to drive, but cool cars attract people to come and build a relationship with us," said Sheriff Leon Lott.
July 3, 2024
The Richland County (South Carolina) Sheriff's Department's Community Action Team is now driving new Mustang GTs.
Vehicle Ops
Georgia Sheriffs Use Take-Home EVs as Recruiting Incentive
Sheriff Levon Allen spent $3 million on 2023 Chevrolet Bolts. His use of taxpayer funds for the Chevy Bolts last year has rankled some county residents.
June 20, 2024
Vehicle Ops
Florida Agency’s Recruiting Video Features Rolls Royce Patrol Vehicle
The department says the luxury vehicle is being loaned to them by Braman Motors — a Florida-based car dealership that also sponsored the cost to wrap the Rolls-Royce in MBPD's black-and-white design.
May 21, 2024
Screen shot from a Miami Beach Police Department X video shows a Rolls Royce loaned to the agency and customized by a luxury car dealer.
Patrol
Suspect Attacks LAPD Officer Steals Patrol Vehicle and Crashes
An officer was working as part of a security detail downtown at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday when she was attacked by a man who jumped in the patrol SUV and took off, police said. At some point, the officer was ejected from the SUV.
May 20, 2024
Vehicle Ops
Group Burns Portland Police Vehicles Over Pro-Palestinian Protests
The group posted their claims on social media, saying they cut through a fence at the training facility and set 10 fires, which spread to 15 police cars.
May 9, 2024
Patrol
North Carolina Highway Patrol Adds Mustangs to Patrol Fleet
The agency said on Facebook that fielding the 25 new muscle cars continues a legacy of the Tarheel State’s troopers using Mustangs in the 1980s and early 1990s.
April 19, 2024
Some North Carolina troopers are going to be driving Mustang GTs soon.
Patrol
Deadline Extended for Police Fleet Innovators Award Applications
The Police Fleet Innovators Award is for fleet operations teams that have come up with innovative solutions to common problems in law enforcement fleets.
February 26, 2024
Police Fleet Innovators Award
Vehicle Ops
Order Banks Now Open for the 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
The 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility is offered with three different engine options.
February 12, 2024
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Vehicle Ops
LASD Still Driving Hundreds of Crown Victorias
The department made a last-minute order of 600 cars in 2011, the final year of the Crown Vic’s production, as accountants reckoned it'd save money in the long run.
December 13, 2023
The long gone Ford Crown Victoria shown in a 2009 promo photo.
Vehicle Ops
Ohio Agency Acquires Special Vehicle for Water, Ice, and Mud
“One nice thing about it is we can drive it across the ice. If there’s an ice floe, we can fall through and then drive back up on the ice and rescue people,” Sheriff Stephen Levorchick said.
December 4, 2023
The Sherp can drive on water at speeds up to 4 mph.
Patrol
Ford Adds More Standard Features to 2024 F-150 Police Responder
Ford has added more standard features to the F-150 Police Responder, including a perimeter alert system that monitors the exterior of the vehicle for motion and potential threats to officers.
November 3, 2023
Ford has added more standard features to the F-150 Police Responder, including a perimeter alert system that monitors the exterior of the vehicle for motion and potential threats to officers.
Vehicle Ops
Man Arrested After Threatening Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Crew
The man reportedly threatened the crew by repeatedly screaming, “The devil is is going to kill you, and I am going to help.”
October 12, 2023
Weapons
Jotto Desk Awarded Utility Patent for Defend IR Security System
Jotto Desk has been outfitting city, county, and state agencies with the Defend IR to help reduce weapons theft.
September 22, 2023
Patrol
Dana Safety Supply Announces New Locations
The Knoxville location will add 22,100 square feet of installation and warehouse , and lot staging for more than 40 vehicles. The Mandeville location adds 15,000 square feet of installation and warehouse and lot staging for more than 130 vehicles.
September 21, 2023
Dana Safety Supply's location map, showing 35 locations across 13 states.
Vehicle Ops
FL Sheriff Asked for New Helicopters Before Monday's Fatal Crash
On June 8, Sheriff Tony met with the Broward County Commission to speak about the department’s budget. During the workshop, Tony specifically talked about BSO’s aging aviation fleet and potential issues.
August 30, 2023
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