E.G. Hall

Ford Introduces Second-Generation F-150 Police Responder with More Speed, Added Capabilities

The 2021s F-150 Police Responder pickup’s standard 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine produces 400 horsepower, and its 500 foot-pounds of torque tops all pursuit-rated police vehicles. The engine is paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission—both calibrated to meet rigorous law enforcement use while enabling speeds significantly higher than a stock F-150.

Carl Orsi

CHP Shifts To Ford P.I. Utility for Patrol

The CHP picked the P.I. Utility for its payload capacity and versatility in handling a variety of missions including traffic enforcement, event security, and facility protection.

The Hybrid Patrol Car

Ford's all-new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will be the first pursuit-rated hybrid vehicle and was designed for urban or local patrol work.

New Low-Profile Console for 2020 Ford PIU

Gamber-Johnson has expanded its product line-up for the 2020+ Ford Police Interceptor Utility to include a new low-profile version of the company's standard center console.

Ohio State Police Cars to Get Fire Protection System

Gov. Ted Strickland has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to move forward with outfitting the Ohio State Highway Patrol's fleet of Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors (CVPIs) with a vehicular fire protection system manufactured by FIRE Panel.

Michigan State Police Will Test Five New-Vehicle Introductions

Overall, 14 patrol cars, the pursuit-rated Chevy Tahoe and four motorcycles will be evaluated for acceleration, top speed, and brake testing on Sept. 18 at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Mich.

Chicago To Purchase 500 Ford Police Interceptors

Chicago police officers will be driving Ford's 2013 Police Interceptor as their new patrol vehicle, city officials have announced. The city plans to buy 100 vehicles a year for five years at a cost of $3.5 million per year.