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The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars

Agencies with fleet-replacement budgets have begun selecting the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, Dodge Charger Pursuit, Ford Police Interceptor sedan, and Ford P.I. Utility to patrol their jurisdictions. And the first wave of new-era patrol cars—with agency badging, logos, and color schemes—have reached the streets.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Dodge Charger Pursuit. Photo: OSHP

Ky. Department Shifts To Dodge Chargers

The Hazard (Ky.) Police Department is replacing its Ford Crown Victoria fleet with Dodge Chargers, beginning with the purchase of five vehicles. Sgt. Paul Campbell told the newspaper that the department chose the Charger because of its fuel economy and speed.

Angry Vt. Farmer Charged with Driving Tractor Over 7 Sheriff's Vehicles

A farmer who was arrested last month expressed his displeasure Thursday afternoon in Newport, Vt., by driving a heavy tractor over seven police vehicles owned by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, authorities said.

Wild N.J. Pursuit Triggers $17M Lawsuit

The suspect in this Aug. 17, 2010, pursuit is suing Bergen County (N.J.) Police, claiming he was trying to surrender when officers shot at him. Read the full story here.

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Ala. Agency Converts 30 Vehicles to Propane Autogas

The Mobile (Ala.) Police Department is converting 30 cruisers to run on clean propane autogas, according to Alliance Autogas.

St. Petersburg Unveils Armored Rescue Vehicle

The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Police Department publicly unveiled its new Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle for high-risk encounters involving the SWAT team.

In-Service Cop Cars: Dodge Charger Pursuit

In the the race to replace the Ford Crown Vic on patrol, the Dodge Charger Pursuit arguably had a leg up on the competition, because Chrysler introduced it in 2006 and has worked out some of the initial kinks in the transition from a retail to police vehicle. Agencies who buy Chargers enthuse about the muscular V-8 HEMI and aggresive styling. View our gallery of in-service Chargers, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

Greenfield (Wis.) PD's 2012 Dodge Charger. Photo: Jay Baumgardner.

Ford P.I. Utility Console

Gamber-Johnson's console box made specifically for the 2012-2013 Ford Utility Police Interceptor (PI) is designed for easy installation and is constructed of heavy-gauge steel and fully welded for long-term durability.

Washington State Patrol Replacing Crown Vics With Caprice PPV

The Washington State Patrol has begun the process of replacing 650 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors with the Chevrolet Caprice PPV. The agency has just begun the process and currently has five Caprice PPV sedans in the fleet.

Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Motor Company offers the most complete line of motorcycles for law enforcement, enhancing responsiveness and maneuverability in any situation.

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Mass. Agency Chooses Chevy Caprice for Duty

Starting this fall, the look of police cruisers in Lowell, Mass., will begin to change dramatically as the department begins buying 2013 Chevrolet Caprice police-patrol vehicles now that the ubiquitous Ford Crown Victoria is out of production.

Chevy Caprice PPVs Arrive for Wash. Sheriff

The Yakima County (Wash.) Sheriff's Office took delivery of 17 Chevrolet Caprice patrol vehicles, replacing more than half its patrol fleet of Ford Crown Victorias.

Photo courtesy of Yakima County Sheriff's Office.

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