Michigan State Police
Ford Police Interceptor quickest to 60 mph
The Ford Police Interceptors had the quickest lap times and sprints to 60 miles per hour in the latest round of tests of vehicles by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police.
Man hits 153 mph on I-75 in Dodge Magnum
The Michigan State Police recently caught a 21-year-old man in a 2005 Dodge Magnum doing 153 miles per hour on I-75 early in the morning.
How drones will help clear mega accidents much quicker
Michigan State Police are looking to employ a time-saving unmanned aerial vehicle to photograph accident scenes, allowing crashes to be cleared even faster.
Ford Police Interceptors win acceleration war against Dodge, Chevy
Just last month, Ford announced its first-ever non-pursuit-rated version of the Police Interceptor sedan for agencies looking to maximize fuel economy, but that doesn't mean that Ford is giving up on chasing down the bad guys. While the Jeffrey N. Ross
Dodge Charger Pursuit nets quickest lap in police car test
We wouldn't advocate trying to outrun the police, no matter what you're driving and no matter what they are. But if you see a Dodge Charger bearing down on you with blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror, you'd better think twice before attempting to flee, because the Charger Pursuit has once again emerged as the fastest police cruiser out there.
Ponch Approved? California chooses Ford Explorer Police Interceptor as next patrol car
How many cops does it take to choose a new police car? In California, the answer is four. But this is also a trick question, because the California Highway Patrol didn't choose a car to replace its aging Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors – it chose an SUV. That's right, Cali 5-0 will be rolling in the Ford Explorer starting this fall.
Chevy boasts about Caprice PPV performance in Michigan State Police test
General Motors has a reason to preen over the results of the Michigan State Police vehicle evaluations. The Chevrolet Caprice PPV managed to eclipse its competition in top speed and braking tests. The Caprice PPV managed to scoot down from 60 miles per hour in just 125.8 feet, which is a full four feet shorter
Ford Police Interceptors earn official pursuit ratings
The Michigan State Police have officially graced the Ford Police Interceptor line with a Pursuit-Rated designation after a volley of tests. Both the Interceptor Sedan and Utility withstood the organization's battery of 0-60, braking and handling evaluations over a period of two days. And, the results?
Official MSP Numbers: Chevy Caprice is quickest, fastest police car... barely
2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV -– Click above for high-res image gallery
Chevy Caprice outperforms Ford and Dodge police cars in official test... or does it?
2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV -– Click above for high-res image gallery
Michigan State Police need to cut fuel consumption
The State of Michigan is facing another $1 billion revenue shortfall this year and combined with $2.50 a gallon gas, it looks like the blue Crown Vics of the State Police are going to be feeling some of the pain. In 2006, the Michigan State Police accumulated 35 million miles and ran a $6.6 million deficit. For this year they are looking at a $13.6 million shortfall so troopers are being told to cut there mileage back by twenty percent. That means fewer patrols, and more Crown Vics and Tahoes pa