J30766 A VW Transporter that is used by the States of Jersey Police. Notice the two full-width clear LED light bars.
The rear view. A very small Crimestoppers message is displayed on the right hand rear door.
C398 LEG Here is a 1985 Ford Escort model from Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
NK07 FHR This Vauxhall Vivaro is operated by Durham Constabulary.
The rear view showing the hatch where the camera will be deployed from.
A closer look at the hatch with the speed detecting camera now on show.
Inside an officer operates the camera and ancillary equipment.
A closer look at the camera seen from the operator’s viewpoint.
827 NTC An MG A Roadster dating from 1960. This type of police vehicle was used for traffic policing duties, including on the new motorways. Notice the large black wailing siren mounted on the front.
A closer look at the illuminated police sign and amber warning light (a predecessor of the blue flashing light).
A look over the shoulder of the driver. It was normal practice to drive the car with the roof folded down so other motorists could see the police uniforms.
On the rear is an illuminated ‘police stop’ sign. The ‘stop’ part would be illuminated when requiring a motorist to pull over. This was done by first overtaking the target car, in contrast to today where stops are made from behind.
PX07 BGF, PX09 CUV, PX58 BFZ Here is a line up of three Cumbria Police vehicles outside stone-built Windermere police station. Notice the all of the vehicle carry Cumbria’s standard Vector light bar of five lights arranged in a V-shape. Left to right are a Peugeot Expert, a Ford Transit and a Ford Transit Connect.
BX10 LJU Here is a Met Police Mitsubishi Shogun. Four police officers inside observe passing traffic and pedestrians.
The rear view.
YEZ 7127 Belfast Harbour Police operate this VW Tiguan. It is fitted with Tracker as well as the usual police equipment.
The rear view of the Tiguan. Belfast Harbour Police are the only harbour or port police service in the UK to be routinely armed, bringing them in line with their neighbours the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
LEZ 2237 This black Chrysler Grand Voyager people carrier is used by Belfast Harbour Police. It is an unusual choice of police vehicle: the harbour police were given it from another part of the port authority rather than actually choosing it. It originally operated unmarked.
The rear of the Grand Voyager.
XKZ 4852 The second of a pair of VW Tiguans operated by Belfast Harbour Police. The Tiguan was chosen for its chunky tyres that are more resistant to punctures. This is a problem on the many miles of dock-side roads that are often potholed and have debris on them.
The side view, showing the UK-standard police vehicle conspicuity livery.
The rear view.
DEZ 6025 This Ford Galaxy is the fourth and final marked vehicle that is operated by Belfast’s harbour police. It is posed here with the iconic H&W cranes and the Titanic Museum in the background.
A look at the rear of the Galaxy that is used by the armed officers of Belfast’s harbour force.
LKZ 2890 A 2004 Nissan Nivara in silver that is used by the Port of Larne Police in Northern Ireland. The car carries a very simple livery and the only writing on the outside is on the light bar. Small amber flashing lights are used when driving around the port, with blue lights operated in emergency situations.
The rear view of the 4×4 Navara. Mounted onto the Truckman rear are two of the small amber flashing lights. This is the only vehicle operated by this very small port police service.
DK11 BYF This BMW Estate is part of the Cheshire Constabulary. This is one of the more top end police vehicles used by Traffic Officers. Here it’s pictured showing its blue LED lights flashing with repeaters hidden within the front light cluster.
The rear view.
This Skoda Octavia VRS is one of the more unusual police cars that are used across the country. This demo model is aimed at roads policing teams. Unlike traditional police cars this one is in dark grey.
Here is a rear view of the police vehicle. It is shown here with battenberg markings and chevrons on the back.
This Seat Exeo is a standard police patrol car. They are usually around £20,000; however fitting police equipment raises the price but bulk buying lowers it too. It can do 0-62 MPH in 9.6 seconds.
This rear view of the Police Vehicle. Shown here with the Battenberg markings and the unusual blue light bar on the top.
This Audi A6 Avant has a top speed of 155 mph (on the 3.0 quattro version) and is a very fast and reliable car. Here it’s shown with the standard battenberg markings.
Here is a rear view of the vehicle. Shown here with the Battenberg markings and the chevrons on the back. Also shown with Blue lights in the rear light cluster.
This Ford Galaxy is a Sussex Police vehicle. Its size allows a number of people and equipment to be carried to accident scenes as it is used as a Forensic Collision Investigation unit.
This Jaguar XF is one of the top end police cars. Only highly trained traffic cops will be permitted to drive this car at speed.
This is a rear view of the luxury Jaguar.
This VW Passat Estate is show here without a blue light bar. It can be used for non-emergency work but can also be supplied fitted with a light bar to allow emergency response work.
This Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric police vehicle is an eco-friendly part of Thames Valley Police’s fleet. It is used by PCSOs for transportation and does not respond to emergency calls.
This is a rear view of the vehicle, showing the small police markings and Thames Valley Police logo.
Two RAF demo police bikes are shown here. The VFR1200 is liked for its power, but the 780cc Crossrunner was criticised for its plastic and ill fitting dash, and the seat not being grippy, throwing the rider forward into the tank under braking!
A close look at the RAF Police badge on the front. The motto ‘fiat justitia’ translates from Latin as ‘let justice be done’.
J57133, J19211 States of Jersey Police operate this pair of Honda Deuvilles out of their St. Hellier HQ.
The rear view of the pair.
One of the bikes at speed on the A1 out of St. Hellier.
PX59 BGK This is a Volvo V70, new in 2009, that is part of the roads policing fleet of Cumbria Constabulary in the North West of England.
The rear view.
XCZ 4924 A police water cannon from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The PSNI are the only UK force to operate these vehicles, of which they have six. If required they can loan them to UK forces or the Irish Republic’s Garda.
The rear view of the large water cannon, which is approximately the size of an airport fire tender. It is normal procedure to operate a pair of these together.
The vehicle in action. Various water patterns can be generated from the two cannons mounted above the cab and the smaller side cannons. This includes a powerful jet of water (shown) as well as a misting effect.
Inside the cab where the driver and three operators sit. It is heavily armoured as its size and use often makes it the target for attacks.
Watch a video of this vehicle in action!
72687 States of Guernsey police operate this silver Skoda Octavia.
The rear view, including the Crimestoppers telephone number.
A close look at the force crest on the doors.
42913 States of Guernsey Police operate this Skoda Octavia. An unusual feature is the amber light bar rather than the traditional blue. This car is mainly used for road checkpoints rather than emergency response work.
The rear view.
56462, 35230 This pair of Vauxhall Astras are used by the States of Guernsey Police. The only differences between the vehicles are the colour of the wing mirrors and the roof callsigns of 2 and 5.
A side-on look at the pair.
J54466
Grouville Honorary Police
Honda Accord
The estate car in silver that is used for policing duties by the honorary force of Grouville parish.
J35667
St. Lawrence Honorary Police
Ford Transit Connect
It was new to St. Lawrence parish in 2011.
J115919
St. Lawrence Honorary Police
Skoda Octavia
J45206
St. Brelade Honorary Police
Ford Cmax
Used by the duty centeniers of the parish