Walpole Police - Patrol Fleet

The "Patrol" section of our fleet is really just a general term meaning marked cruisers. We currently have 8 marked police cars, however, they serve different purposes from a supervisors vehicle, to the court officers vehicle and even a "low profile" traffic enforcement vehicle. Each of these vehicles is crucial in the daily operation of the police department.

Over the years, there have been dozens of changes and improvements to police cars; these are not your standard 4-door sedans. The majority of the marked fleet are Ford Crown Victoria's, modified with the Police Interceptor package for increased power, durability, safety and handling. Inside the marked cruisers you will find numerous tools needed by our officers, from scanners, radios and light controls, to radar units and Mobile Data Terminals, used for instant access to records throughout the country.

Among our marked cruisers, we have a "low-profile" traffic safety vehicle. This vehicle is used by our motorcycle unit during inclimate weather which would make it unsafe to ride a motorcycle. The vehicle is outfitted with a modified lighting system, so that from a distance, it would not be easily recognized as a police car. The vehicle is also equipped with specialized equipment for use by our accident reconstruction team, and is used for emergency response in those situations.

The Walpole Police Department has become the first agency in the State to incorporate the new Ford 500 into it's patrol fleet. The new vehicle will act as the Shift Supervisors vehicle and will be among the marked cruisers in our fleet.

This new vehicle gives an added dimension to the fleet, as the Ford 500 is All-Wheel-Drive, while the remainder of the fleet is rear-wheel. This feature will give us added maneuverability during inclimate whether, a capability lacking since the retirement of our Explorer. In addition, the Ford 500 has recently received the highest crash-test rating offered by the NHTSA. With increased traction, maneuverability and safety, the Ford 500 is a welcomed addition to the fleet.

We aren't going to just stick you with that little picture. Take a closer look at this trend setting police car below.