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Vehicle Ops
Historic NYPD Patrol Cars
The NYPD began using horse-drawn police wagons in the later part of the 19th Century to move police forces from place to place. Motorized wagons came into use later, and it wasn't until the 1920s and 30s that the department began regularly using motorized patrol cars. Plymouth two-door radio cars were the standard in the late 1930s and 1940s. By the 1970s, the Plymouth Fury was the mainstay. Black-and-white photos courtesy of the New York City Police Museum.
April 2, 2012
Vehicles
Rating the 2010 Patrol Cars
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department completed its annual evaluation of police vehicles and released separate reports on the motorcycles and patrol cars that POLICE Magazine obtained. We've given you the motorcycle evaluation. Now get ready for the patrol cars.
April 13, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Classic Chrysler Patrol Cars
Chrysler has been producing Plymouth or Dodge patrol cars since the early 1930s, and for many of those early years Plymouth turned out some special cars for police work. The earliest came when the Washington State Patrol began using a 1932 Plymouth 1932 PB coupe, according to AllPar.com. Chrysler offered its first police package on 1956 Dodge Coronets. The 1970s brought the era of Mopar squads.
June 13, 2013
Vehicle Ops
Classic Chevy Patrol Cars
This week's announcement that General Motors is bringing back the Chevy Caprice patrol car, an officer favorite it stopped producing in 1996, put the editors of POLICE Magazine in the mood to remember the Chevy patrol cars of years past. Chevy has a strong legacy in the patrol car market, and the reintroduction of the Caprice patrol car has excited officers who remember the hot pursuer of the 1990s. We'll start off with the 1954 Chevy Bel Air, a patrol car that was affordable and powerful.
October 6, 2009
Vehicle Ops
G.M. Recalls Chevy Impala Patrol Cars
General Motors is recalling more than 38,000 Chevrolet Impala patrol cars in North America because the lower front control arms could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects Impala police vehicles from model years 2008 to 2012.
August 12, 2012
Vehicles
Driving the New Patrol Cars
The chance to get behind the wheel of the new patrol cars proved to be an opportunity I just couldn't pass up. So I'm passing along a few driving notes about the cars. I've never pursued a suspect through a blind alley or attempted a PIT Maneuver at high speeds, so take what I have to say with a grain of salt.
November 1, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Patrol Cars: Class of 2006
Yes, I've seen a lot of police cars over the years, but I don't think I've ever seen a better-looking crop of patrol cars than the class of 2006. Each one of these cars has great lines. They look both modern and a bit retro. And they have plenty of engine to get the job done.
April 30, 2006
Vehicle Ops
Wyoming City OKs Personal Use of Patrol Cars
Cheyenne, Wyo., Mayor Rick Kasen has re-instituted a policy allowing the city's officers to use their patrol cars for personal use if they meet several conditions.
April 14, 2011
Vehicle Ops
How to Equip Patrol Cars
Most law enforcement agencies have been through the process of buying and equipping cars many times before. But just because you’ve done it before doesn’t mean you have to do it the same way every time. There are many choices when it comes to outfitting your patrol cars with lightbars, partitions, deck lights, and all the other accoutrements that make cruisers patrol ready. Maybe it’s time for your department to look into the different options.
March 31, 2005
Vehicle Ops
Purchasing Patrol Cars: Vehicle Replacement Plans
Asking for the right amount of funding for purchasing patrol cars in the first place and wisely choosing how to spend it could put you ahead of the game. A vehicle replacement schedule is the best way to efficiently reach these goals.
June 30, 2003
Special Units
Seattle PD to Put AEDs in All Patrol Cars
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) and the Seattle Police Foundation (SPF) have announced a collaboration that will result in full deployment of lifesaving equipment in Seattle PD patrol cars.
November 1, 2006
Vehicle Ops
Ga. Agency Using Hybrids as Marked Patrol Cars
The Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Police Department plans to deploy at least four hybrid vehicles—Toyota Priuses and Ford Fusions—as marked patrol cars for an estimated fuel cost savings of $2,500 per car per year.
July 10, 2013
Vehicle Ops
How to...Purchase Patrol Cars
You know your agency needs patrol cars, and that some new ones show up every year or so, but you might not be aware of the intricacies of the process. Keeping that process running smoothly could mean the difference between patrolling by car and walking your beat.
June 30, 2003
Vehicle Ops
Fla. Department Gets 40 Dodge Charger Patrol Cars
The Cape Coral (Fla.) Police Department will receive 40 Dodge Charger Pursuit patrol cars to replace existing vehicles that all have more than 100,000 miles.
March 26, 2012
Vehicle Ops
N.Y. Department's Patrol Cars to Get Priority Start Voltage Monitors
The Priority Start voltage monitors cost $100 apiece, so Sanders wanted to try them out before buying 25 of them to outfit all of the patrol cars.
April 15, 2009
Vehicle Ops
The Next Generation of Patrol Cars
The police patrol vehicle market is not known for revolutionary innovation. But that business model is now metamorphosing in response to a rapidly evolving automobile market. This means that the once staid patrol car market is becoming turbulent and more innovative.
February 24, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Anonymous Donor Funds Purchase of Patrol Cars for Small Town Department
Officers with the Hurt (VA) Police Department will soon be on patrol in brand new squad cars thanks to the kindness of an anonymous donor who is funding the purchase and outfitting of the vehicles.
June 5, 2019
Patrol
LA Teen Accused of Hitting Deputy with Stolen Car, Shooting at Patrol Cars
Officers fired at a teenager who's accused of shooting at patrol cars during a chase and hitting a sheriff's deputy with a stolen car, a suburban New Orleans sheriff's spokesman said.
December 16, 2016
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