Read the new JTIC Fact Sheet on Patrol Vehicle Evaluations on JUSTNET

The purchase of patrol vehicles is one of the largest expenditures a law enforcement agency faces. For many years, police fleet administrators have had numerous choices to make when choosing a vehicle, including 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) in which the agency operates can also play a significant role. Every year since 1981, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), through the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC), has partnered with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to conduct an annual evaluation. Read a new Justice Technology Information Center fact sheet about this effort at https://www.justnet.org/pdf/00-Vehicle-and-Motorcycle-Evaluations-IACP-flyer_EVO.pdf