While the competition is tough between the developed countries for the coolest cop car title, there are some basic elements that are essential for any patrolling car that a manufacturer has to keep in mind while assembling a “police special” at the factory :
- The light bar on the roof is given and hence the roof of the car is reinforced at the factory to hold the extra weight of the bar.
- To protect the officers sitting in front from the violent prisoners in the back, there is a combination of steel mesh cage and bulletproof glass in between the seats along with steel planting behind the seats to prevent stabbing.
- The run the lock ignition feature in a cop car allows the engine to without the key being in the ignition, keeps the lights and radio working without draining the battery and cuts the engine if the parking brake is disengaged thus preventing stealing-allowing the cops to leave a car running at the crime scene for an extended period.
