The Evolution of Police Cars

The First Police Vehicle

Sep 5, 1899

The first police car was a wagon run by electricity fielded on the streets of Akron, Ohio. It could only go 16 miles per hour and needed to be recharged every 30 miles. "History of Police Cars..." The History of Police Cars. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.

Radio Motor Patrol Vehicle introduced

Apr 14, 1920

The New York City Police Department employed a fleet of Radio Motor Patrol vehicles to aid in its fight against crime in the city. "History of Police Cars..." The History of Police Cars. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.

The Chevrolet Caprice

Oct 19, 1971

Chevrolet Caprice was re-adopted as standard when the models were downsized. "History of Police Cars..." The History of Police Cars. N.p., n.d.
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Ford Crown Victoria

Apr 16, 1996

The Chevrolet Caprice product was terminated. Most police departments started using the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor as the standard patrol car. "History of Police Cars..." The History of Police Cars. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.

6th generation Taurus

Oct 6, 2015

It was announced that the Crown Victoria is to be discontinued in favor of the 6th generation Ford Taurus. "History of Police Cars..." The History of Police Cars. N.p., n.d.
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