Police and Emergency Vehicle Articles
Police and emergency vehicles have changed considerably over the years, with automakers offering specialized police packages designed specifically for the demands of law enforcement. These packages could include upgraded engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, cooling systems and electrical systems, creating vehicles that were substantially different from their civilian counterparts.
The articles in this section look at the different police-package vehicles offered by American automakers over the years, along with vehicles selected and used by specific police departments, sheriff’s offices, highway patrols, state police agencies, Border Patrol and fire departments.
Some articles focus on a particular model or police package, while others document the vehicles used by a specific agency or during a particular period. Together, they provide a look at how law enforcement and emergency-service vehicles evolved and how different agencies equipped their fleets to meet their needs.
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About The Author
Code 3 Garage
I started my career as a police officer in 1989 with the Geneva on The Lake Police Department. I worked part time as a police officer and full time as a Security Sergeant doing armed mobile security patrols for a local security company. In 1990 I became a State Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. During my career as a State Trooper I was certified as a Technical Crash Investigator, OPOTA Police Instructor, OPOTA Police Driving Instructor, LASER Instructor, and received awards for ACE (Auto Larceny) and Post Trooper of The Year. Code 3 Garage is a mix of my inner automotive gearhead, and public safety background. I hope you enjoy it!