York Regional Police has unveiled a new wrap design for its front-line cruisers, which will help modernize its current fleet, as well as enhance safety and visibility of the vehicles. Photo courtesy York Regional Police
York Regional Police has unveiled a new wrap design for its front-line cruisers, which will help modernize its current fleet, as well as enhance safety and visibility of the vehicles.
The service sought input on the new style, colours, visibility, and branding from its community partners, as well as from members of the five District Community Liaison Committees (DCLCs), the Police Community Advisory Committee (PCAC), and the Investigative Services Community Advisory Committee (ISCAC).
After a review of more than 40 designs, the final decision was made to implement a simpler, yet bolder blue-on-white and white-on-blue combination to maximize cruiser visibility. The two-tone base design is meant to capture a nostalgic feel while maintaining a distinctive police look, common throughout agencies within Ontario.
Starting this month, the design will be rolled out through natural attrition, with the graphics changing when vehicles are replaced at their end-of-service life. It is expected to take about four years to replace the entire fleet.
“We’re pleased to offer our front-line officers a more comfortable, safer vehicle that also increases their visibility in the community,” says Chief Jim MacSween. “The new design is modern, appealing, and easily recognizable to citizens, and will assist in our crime prevention and patrol efforts.”
