By
Team Writer
/ January 24, 2017
One of the most important pieces of equipment a police officers has is his car. These vehicles can be used to go from scene to scene. In two states thought they do a test to make sure these cars are up to the standards. California and Michigan both have test each year to make sure they are up to standards.
Key Takeaways:
- Public fleet managers must decide which vehicle to put in the hands of officers.
- Their decision must weigh a multitude of factors to helps the agency accomplish its mission. The evaluation usually begins at a familiar starting point.
- Each fall, two law enforcement agencies put the vehicles through a battery of road tests and provide a mountain of data about their performance, braking, and vehicle dynamics.
“Public fleet managers must decide which vehicle to put in the hands of officers. Their decision must weigh a multitude of factors to helps the agency accomplish its mission. The evaluation usually begins at a familiar starting point.”