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"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.
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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.
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The 2024 pursuit-rated vehicles--all pickup trucks or SUVs, including two battery electric models the Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD and Ford Mustang Mach-E--were put through their paces.
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Gas-powered SUVs strutted their stuff at this year’s Michigan State Police testing, but the electrics will be the star in next year’s evaluations.
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Because the parking enforcement unit does a lot of stop-and-go work, the EVs will help reduce idle time.
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Starting in the fall, premium models built with the extended range battery will have a targeted EPA-estimated range of 290 miles on all-wheel drive models, up 13 miles
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Moving ahead, the department has chosen to mostly use SUVs for patrol duties because of the extra gear storage, greater water capabilities and passenger space.
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“I think the most surprising thing to me when I sat down in it was how skinny the steering wheel was. I had totally forgotten how large the steering wheel was, it was large, and it was very thin. So, it was kind of a flashback in time,” Judd says. “And I thought dad’gum, I don't even remember that the steering wheel was this flimsy.”
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The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations such as assisting at an accident or crime scene or giving departments the ability to tow a boat or trailer.
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After its performance at the Michigan State Police vehicle testing, Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is being added to more and more law enforcement fleets.
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