squad cars

Patrol fleet members

Squad cars are police vehicles used for patrol and responding to calls.

The term evokes the standard marked cruiser with lights and radio equipment: Three squad cars pulled up to the scene.

Squad refers to the small unit of officers assigned to the vehicle.

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