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Inside the Badge by Thi DaoDecember 9, 2021

MSP Ranks the Fastest Police Vehicles of 2022

For the acceleration test, the Ford Mach-E achieved the fastest 0-60 mph and 0-100 mph at 4.03 seconds and 11.94 seconds. This was followed by the Ford PIU 3L EcoBoost at 5.45 seconds and 13.47 seconds. The PIU 3L EcoBoost was the fastest vehicle tested, achieving a top speed of 148 mph, followed by the two Dodge Chargers, which tied at 139 mph.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2020

Ford Police Interceptor Utility Fastest at Michigan State Testing

In Michigan State Police testing conducted on Oct. 10 and 13, the Ford Police Interceptor Utility EcoBoost had the fastest 0-60, fastest 0-100, fastest lap, fastest average lap, and fastest top speed of 148 mph versus all vehicles tested, which included V8-powered sedans.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 4, 2019

Michigan State Police Tests 2020 Model-Year Vehicles

The Michigan State Police recently tested 2020 model-year police vehicles. Here are the preliminary results for vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 20, 2018

MSP 2019 Preliminary Vehicle Testing Results Available

This past week, the Michigan State Police conducted its annual testing of police vehicles. This year, it tested 12 vehicles. Here are the limited preliminary results,

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 22, 2017

L.A. Sheriff's Department Tests 2018 Police Vehicles

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducted its annual evaluation of 2018-model-year police vehicles from Oct. 10 to 13. Agency deputies got behind the wheel of 13 four-wheel vehicles and five motorcycles for the testing.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffOctober 16, 2017

2018 Police Motorcycle Testing in Michigan

Harley-Davidson adds performance-oriented stage kits to its pair of bikes, while Yamaha offers a police version of its FJR1300 sport touring model.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffOctober 16, 2017

On Scene at the Michigan State Police Vehicle Test

MSP ran Ford's new F-150 and hybrid sedan responders, as well as a Dodge Durango, during the 2018-model-year evaluations.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 12, 2016

Video: LAPD Testing Tesla Electric Sedans

Electric car company Tesla's Model S sedan is being tested by the Los Angeles Police Department, the police force in the nation's second-biggest city. Testing has been underway for nearly a year.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2013

LASD 2014 Model Year Vehicle Testing

Each year, law enforcement agencies in Michigan and Southern California evaluate new pursuit-rated police vehicles from the upcoming model year. This year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tested 21 sedans, SUVs, and motorcycles from the 2014 model year. Read the full story here. Photos by Paul Clinton.

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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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