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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2015

Iowa Officer Joins Ford's Police Advisory Board

A Mason City (Iowa) PD officer has joined Ford's Police Advisory Board to provide input on the automaker's law enforcement vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 23, 2015

Carmakers in Hot Pursuit of LE Fleet Sales

Fleet sales are an important part of U.S. automakers' bottom lines, and none have more cachet or higher visibility than a contract with a law enforcement agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2015

Ford Updates P.I. Utility Pursuit-Rated SUV

Ford is introducing an updated Police Interceptor Utility for the 2016 model year with a more rugged, truck-like look and several new features requested by its Police Advisory Board of law enforcement officers and police fleet managers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2015

Ford Expected to Unveil Updated Police Interceptor Utility Next Week

The vehicle will arrive at a time when many law enforcement agencies have shifted to an SUV from a sedan for patrol duties. The Police Interceptor Utility has become America's top-selling patrol vehicle, taking a distinction once held by Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 2, 2014

IACP 2014: Report from the Aisles

Here's a look at wearable video systems and officer-worn evidence capture equipment as well as some of the other cool products at IACP 2014.

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Articlesby David GriffithNovember 12, 2014

Going Big: SUVs for Patrol

Many law enforcement agencies were unsure about what to do next when Ford retired the Crown Vic. Now agencies are buying SUVs to replace sedans for a variety of reasons.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2014

Ford, Telogis Offer Telematics for Law Enforcement

Ford and Telogis will offer a factory telematics system to law enforcement agencies that's designed to reduce hazardous driving by officers, the companies said while announcing the product at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Orlando, Fla.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonDecember 5, 2013

L.A. County Sheriff Completes Police Vehicle Tests

This year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evaluated 21 pursuit-rated vehicles — nine sedans, nine motorcycles, and three SUVs — in various categories including acceleration, dynamic handling, braking, and ergonomics.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2013

Ohio Agency's Ford Police Wagon

The Toledo (Ohio) Police Department has purchased seven Ford E-150 and five Ford E-250 vans to outfit for crime-scene investigations and special event response. The E-250 vans will be set up as police wagons to handle group arrests because of their larger size. View our gallery of one the agency's using for prisoner transport. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Toledo PD.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonSeptember 23, 2013

Using a Ford E-Series Van for Prisoner Transport

Rather than investing in a heavy duty bus, the Toledo (Ohio) Police Department has converted more economical Ford E-Series vans to round up disorderly college drunks and other scofflaws at chaotic scenes.

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