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Patrol Vehicles 2019

This year the Big 3 are offering new SUVs, new engines, and new features for law enforcement fleets.

February 2, 2019

2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

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,

September 20, 2018

Shown are some Ford vehicles being tested by the Michigan State Police. Photo: Ford

Vehicle Spotlight: The Armored Group BATT-X and Discreet Armored Suburban

Armored vehicles used in law enforcement come in a wide variety of configurations, ranging from patrol vehicles with ballistic protection in the doors to large and heavily shielded rescue vehicles. The Armored Group (TAG) makes both.

June 22, 2018

The BATT-X is designed to offer protection and comfort during high-risk operations. Photo: The Armored Group

GM Offers Special First Responder Pricing on Vehicles, OnStar Service

Paid and volunteer police, firefighters, EMTs/paramedics and 911 dispatchers now qualify for a special discount below the manufacturer’s suggested retail price on new vehicles at participating dealers. The discount is compatible with most other available offers.

June 19, 2018

The Next Generation of Patrol Vehicles

Look at the current police vehicle and consumer vehicle trends and you can make predictions about what you'll be driving on duty in the next decade.

February 8, 2018

Chevrolet is already offering semi-autonomous safety systems as an option on the 2018 Tahoe PPV. For future vehicles the features will most likely come standard. Photo: General Motors

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.

November 22, 2017

Ford F-150 Police Responder (Photo: Paul Clinton)

MD Agency Uses Chevy Bolt for Police Duty

The Bolt has not been involved in a pursuit yet, but the electric vehicle can accelerate to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 93 mph.

November 20, 2017

The Hyattsville (MD) Police Department is using a Chevy Bolt as a patrol vehicle. (Photo: Hyattsville PD)

Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs Recalled for Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling 49,927 2010- to 2014-model year Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit vehicles to address a fire risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

December 13, 2016

Law Enforcement Vehicles 2016

Law enforcement agencies have many choices when it comes to vehicles designed to propel officers from call to call. Here's a look at a range of modes of transportation available to you for traversing land, water, and air on duty.

February 29, 2016

Ford Police Interceptor Utility

2015 Police Reader Choice Awards

This year POLICE featured hundreds of products in our coverage of law enforcement technologies, tools, weapons, and apparel. We have determined these 20 products to be the most popular covered in the magazine during 2015.

December 16, 2015

Glock G43 Pistol

What's New on the 2015 Tahoe PPV

The 2015 Tahoe PPV is Chevy's first pursuit-rated SUV to come with four-wheel drive. In addition, the exterior and interior have been redesigned, and the engine is now a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 with standard direct injection, Active Fuel Management, and continuously variable valve timing.

June 30, 2015

Photo: A.J. George

Chevy Tahoe PPV: Redesigned and Ready for Duty

Chevy's Tahoe patrol vehicle is fast and nimble, it corners well, and it has a good turning radius. It's also comfortable, offers a higher vantage point than a patrol sedan, and can carry a lot more gear than a car. So I couldn't wait to test and evalulate the new 2015 Tahoe PPV with four-wheel-drive.

June 30, 2015

Photo: A.J. George

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