JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department has rolled out a new fleet of patrol vehicles featuring a streamlined design aimed at saving money while maintaining high visibility.
The new single-color scheme replaces the department’s traditional two-tone look, a change officials say will save thousands of dollars. The updated design eliminates overhead lights in favor of strategically placed lighting throughout the vehicle. The department’s “Patriotic Jackson Police” emblem remains on both sides, now standing out more prominently against the new background.
In addition to the updated patrol cars, the Traffic Safety Division will begin using tactical black-on-black vehicles with the same lighting package. Older two-tone models will remain in use until they are phased out.
Police officials thanked the mayor and township council for supporting the initiative, which they said makes the department more progressive and cost-efficient.