LASD’s fleet of Crown Vics are still on duty because the agency used the sedans for decades and in 2011 wanted to make sure they would still have the Ford cars on duty.
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, The Drive reports. More than 400 of these vehicles are still on patrol, according to Sergeant David M. Davis of the LASD Fleet Management Unit.
"The Crown Victoria is a rugged and durable platform that has held up great over the years," Sergeant Davis told The Drive, stating that the Crown Victoria remains the top choice with older members of the force.