Towson, Md. — The Baltimore County Police Department has officially rolled out a significant redesign of its patrol vehicles, marking the first major update in over 30 years. The new design was presented by Police Chief Robert McCullough and Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier during a ceremony held at the Baltimore County Public Safety Building on June 30.
The redesigned patrol cars feature a modern aesthetic with updated graphics, advanced emergency lighting, and improved technology aimed at enhancing officer safety and public visibility. Chief McCullough noted that residents can expect to see these new vehicles on the streets of Baltimore County in the coming weeks and months.
“What you see today helps to ensure that our vehicles are highly visible and recognizable, both of which enhance our officers' safety and public safety throughout Baltimore County,” McCullough stated.
Among the technological advancements, the new vehicles include hands-free technology with voice-activated functions, along with compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Officer Branden Sands highlighted that the 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles modernize existing systems within the department.
The exterior design incorporates reflective decals and upgraded lighting for improved visibility during emergencies. The redesign process spanned approximately three years and involved extensive feedback from officers across the department, which McCullough emphasized was crucial in shaping the final look.
Currently, 25 patrol vehicles have been equipped with the new graphics and technology package, with many set to be utilized through the department's Assigned Vehicle Community Presence program. Additional vehicles are expected to receive the redesign in the near future.
Klausmeier praised the new look, asserting that it would help reassure residents in times of emergency. She also mentioned that the current budget includes provisions for expanding the department's take-home vehicle program, which will increase the visibility of these updated patrol cars in neighborhoods throughout Baltimore County.
During the unveiling, department officials reflected on the evolution of police vehicles in Baltimore County, tracing back to the first Ford Model T purchased in 1915, and underscoring the significance of this latest redesign in the department's ongoing legacy.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).
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