Eagle Point Police Department Deploying New Vehicles with Improved Design
The Eagle Point Police Department has a new design for its patrol vehicles.
Over the last 10 months, EPD has purchased and equipped three new Chevrolet Silverado Police Package vehicles in addition to updating the vehicle graphics design on the current fleet. Within the next few weeks, two Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package vehicles will also be placed in service for patrol use.
EPD Chief Jim Hamilton said the change comes after assessing the status of the current patrol fleet and determining several vehicles were well past their safe service life. Thanks to the Eagle Point City Council's approval, the department ordered four vehicles last year with the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to prevent an impact on the operating budget.
Due to shortages in available police package SUVs, Chief Hamilton said EPD ordered the new Silverado vehicles to ensure replacements were available in their time of need. Once the new vehicles were ordered, EPD reached out to a local vehicle designer for assistance with a new look.
Jason Hulst and the team of ERA3 agreed to provide a few ideas on how to upgrade the vehicles and create a more professional image. There was a desire to look at a more traditional "black and white" patrol vehicle. The concept was to create a design with a modern twist on the patrol vehicles of old. In addition to the new graphic design, reflective identification was also incorporated into the overall look. "POLICE" is clearly identifiable as is "Call 9-1-1."
Hamilton said to look for these new vehicles to be patrolling the streets of Eagle Point and surrounding areas in the near future.
Posted on 7/15/24 7:03AM by Sam Marsh