Vehicles of the Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Department vehicle fleet consists of over 1,700 police cars, 17 boats, two helicopters, and numerous other vehicles.[1] Responsibility of operation and maintenance lies with the MPD's fleet management bureau.
The current colors of MPD vehicles is an all-white body with red stripes and a single blue stripe that waves through the red stripes. The word "POLICE" is printed in large text on the side of the car, and "MPDC", with the MPD shield splitting MP and DC, on the rear quarter panels of the vehicle. The cruiser number is printed on the front fenders of the vehicle. The cruiser number is also printed on the roof of the vehicle as well as on the back right of the vehicle with the district or unit on the back left. The motto "We are here to help" is printed on the rear windows. "METROPOLITAN POLICE" is emblazoned on the back of the vehicle as well.
Vehicles also include motorcycles and bicycles. There are other vehicles that are not on this list.
See also
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References
- ↑ "Annual Report" (PDF). wwww.mpdc.dc.gov.
- ↑ The Ford Motor Company (2012-02-08). "Ford's All-New Police Interceptors Roll Off the Chicago Assembly Line, Purpose-Built to Protect and Serve | Ford Media Center". Media.ford.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
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