FORD CROWN
VICTORIA
A majority of the Traffic Unit officers utilize fully
marked Ford Crown Victoria Cruisers. These cars are
equipped with the newest technology available for speed
enforcement and video recording.
units available and utilize Mobile Vision video cameras for
documentation purposes. The Traffic Unit utilizes fully
marked, semi marked, and unmarked vehicles.
The North Charleston Police Department utilizes a
varied assortment of cars manufacturers however the Ford
Crown Victoria remains the primary fleet vehicle due to
it's long history of providing reliable and practical use
by law enforcement.
HISTORY OF THE N.C.P.D. CROWN VICTORIA
Looking back, the North Charleston Police Department
has maintained the use of the Ford Crown Victoria as the
primary patrol vehicle since the department was chartered
in 1972. The cruiser pictured was removed from service and
was the last box style Crown Victoria that North Charleston
used.