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Police Patrol Vehicles Comparative Evaluation Program

The purchase of patrol vehicles is one of the largest expenditures that a law enforcement agency faces. For many years, police fleet administrators have had numerous choices to make when choosing a vehicle—overall vehicle size, engine and transmission combinations, and other performance-enhancing options, all of which can affect the overall capabilities of the vehicle. To further complicate the selection process, the environment (e.g., urban, suburban, rural) that the agency operates in can also play a significant role.

Every year since 1981, NIJ, originally through its Technology Assessment Program Information Center (TAPIC)—which has since become the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)—has partnered with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to conduct this annual evaluation.

In the mid 1970s, MSP, as part of its annual vehicle procurement process, developed an evaluation program for police patrol vehicles. Under the program, manufacturers wishing to be considered for selection submit their vehicle for testing, equipped to MSP performance specifications. MSP evaluates factors such as acceleration, top speed, braking, and handling under simulated pursuit conditions. MSP also evaluates and rates the vehicles for factors such as ergonomics and ease of equipment installation.

Patrol Vehicle tests for the 2008 model year were conducted by the Michigan State Police from September 15-18, 2007. Nineteen vehicles in total were evaluated.

2008 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation

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