New Ford City Police Vehicles Hit the Streets
The new 2015 Ford Interceptor and a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria are now in use at the Ford City Police Department.
by Jonathan Weaver
Transmission problems are a thing of the past in the Ford City Police Department.
Ford City Borough’s newest police vehicles – a new 2015 Ford Interceptor purchased from a Blairsville dealership and a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria purchased from Harmony Township – are on the streets.
Council President Carol Fenyes said the new vehicles “mark a new era of support for public safety” and more.
“These vehicles not only mark a new era of support for public safety in Ford City, but also evidence that this Council is going to live up to the expectations set forth by the voters of our community,” Council President Carol Fenyes said. “The Ford City Police Department has long been using unreliable vehicles, which has made providing top-notch policing service a difficult challenge. The days of using unreliable vehicles are finally behind us.”
Mayor Jeff Cogley said he picked up the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria from Harmony Township Monday. Officers began using the vehicles that evening.
“There is a lot of work to be done in terms of policing in Ford City, and this is a good first step. It isn’t just about having good officers, but those officers need to have the tools they need to do their job and do it well,” Mayor Cogley said. “The department is moving in a very good direction and the community should be very excited about it – I know I am.”
All six council members approved paying $7,000 for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria during a February special meeting.
The Beaver County municipality, according to their website, has nine officers including six part-time patrolmen.
In the newly-adopted budget, council members budgeted $12,000 for a police vehicle.
In early-February, council members unanimously approved the purchase of the Ford Interceptor from Tri-Star of Blairsville.
The car was sold for more than $33,200 through the State cooperative purchasing program - COSTARS.
Fenyes said the expense includes $24,000 for the vehicle and $9,000 for lighting and emergency upgrades.
The car will be purchased utilizing four years of financing from S&T Bank.
Mayor Cogley said the Ford Interceptor replaces the white marked police car due to transmission failure.
Interim Police Chief Freel supported the need for an all-wheel drive vehicle due to working and mutual aid agreements with Kittanning Borough, Manor Township and North Buffalo Township police departments.
A deal to purchase two 2009 Dodge Chargers from Plum Borough for $5,000 “fell through.”
One of the two former Crown Victoria vehicles is currently driven regularly by Ordinance Enforcement Officer Michele Meixelberger.
By waldo, March 8, 2016 @ 3:09 PM
New police car new chief and new mayor and 5 th ave continues to be a nascar track people are even passing cars
By mad-2010, March 12, 2016 @ 9:56 AM
The Police Force is not up to speed yet! LOL