BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police put new UTVs to the test, designed to help first responders reach emergencies in heavy snow conditions.
The Buffalo Police Department acquired six of the UTVs after the devastating blizzard three years ago to better equip officers for snow emergencies. The vehicles feature four-wheel drive that uses tires but can also be replaced with track systems for severe snow.
“It’s great for bad weather conditions,” Detective Jon Weber said. “As you can see, the vehicle’s outfitted with the tracks, which give us great traction, getting where we need to go through all different elements.”…