Police Vehicle Equipment

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Police vehicle equipment is a big part of any department’s budget. Police vehicles are used to transport, patrolling and detaining. Most police vehicles are four door sedans that have been upgraded from the standard models.

The added improvements begin with the engine, which is larger and tuned better than the same model available to the public. The wheels and brakes are often of higher quality as well, and the frame is stiffened for greater performance and handling. These allow police cars to perform at a higher level than most cars, giving them an advantage when pursuing criminals. The interior often lacks the luxury amenities that the civilian model has, but has multiple connections for police radios, computers, and displays. Gun racks can be easily installed, and there is usually a protective barrier between the front and back seats, protecting police while transporting dangerous criminals.

The most important piece of police vehicle equipment is the two-radio, or similar communication device. Having phones available to most people has allowed police to respond to calls much more quickly. Calls are received at a dispatch station which contains a two-way radio. The dispatch officer locates the nearest officer or multiple officers and communicates with them through the radio telling them where to go and what to expect. Most police radios are encrypted for security reasons. Computers with network connections have also began appearing in patrol cars, allowing officers to search for criminal records, and traffic violations at the scene.

Some police vehicles are designed with increased protection and armaments for very dangerous situations. SWAT vehicles are often military vehicles that have been adapted to suit dangerous urban situations, or surveillance vehicles that are in descript, but contain many listening and viewing devices for undercover operations and gathering evidence for high-profile crimes. These cars and vans have multiple brackets and consoles for sophisticated tracking equipment. While the second version almost never see’s battle, the armored version is designed to take a beating by the most well organized and powerful criminals. Heavy armored plating, strong engines and heavily trained SWAT officers inside the vehicle provide a formidable force, strong enough to take on military units if necessary. The supplies in these vehicles are minimal, force and firepower being the main purpose for using them. Extra room is devoted to guns and ammo.

Other vehicles used by police are motorcycles. There are various mounts that can be attached to them, allowing the same connectivity as a patrol car but in a much more maneuverable vehicle, the only disadvantage being the inability to transport criminals.

In police cars and vans, partitions are used to protect the officer, or officers from being attacked from behind while transporting criminals. They are often made of strong metal bars with a thick layer of shatter resistant plexi-glass. Often windows will be protected as well to prevent escape. Some larger vehicles are designed solely for transportation of prisoners, with attachments on the floor to chain people down, and separate compartments for police and drivers. These are often armored or protected by other patrol cars when transporting violent criminals, and often have GPS locators in them in case of hijacking. Police vehicle equipment is a complement to the equipment the officer already carries, allowing for greater connectivity and increased firepower when necessary.

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