Category: POLICE

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.

BX58 PFK, BU12 AHJ Here is a Metropolitan Police Vauxhall Astra in front of a Hyundai i30. Both vehicle have their blue and red flashing lights showing as they are stopped at a major junction. The Astra has been involved in a minor collision with a truck.



A look at The Vauxhall Astra showing two officers discussing the situation beneath Big Ben.



The police officer in the high visibility jacket investigates this minor collision.



The damage on the front offside of the Astra is quite superficial.



The damage on the rear nearside of the truck is also minor.

DN59 TKO This is a Ford Cmax used by armed police from the West Midlands force.

Two Met Police BMW motorbikes take a corner at speed as they escort a VIP.

This action shot shows outriders of the Special Escort Group leading a precession of UK and American police vehicles down The Mall in central London.



The precession moves on. Travelling in the third car, ‘The Beast’, is president Barack Obama.

FJ11 BVV This is a Ford Transit van that is part of Derbyshire Constabulary’s fleet.



The rear view, showing the ‘Licensing Team’ wording and roof and side CCTV cameras. This is part of a Derbyshire Violence Alcohol Harm Licensing (VAL) Project.



The side panel showing the three logos of the partnership: Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

This North Yorkshire Police BMW 330D is demonstrating its array of blue flashing lights.

FJ59 MYS Leicestershire Police operate this Toyota Hilux 3.0 litre D4D. It is a 4×4 car with a double cab and open rear with torneo cover. A winch is fitted to the front.



The rear view of the eye-catching car which carries the force markings which closely resemble those used by the Metropolitan Police in London.

This is a Pangolin ALR Mk.IV that is used by the PSNI in Northern Ireland. The vehicle is heavily armoured and all lighting has grillwork to protect it. It was introduce to the fleet in 2011 to begin to replace the aging Tangi Land Rovers.



The rear view of the Pangolin. This fleet of vehicles is based on the Land Rover 110 and are converted by England-based Pangolin. They have a Puma engine and a six-speed drivetrain.



Inside the rear is basic bench seating.

This is a Ford Kuga demonstration vehicle.