The Kansas City Police Department unveiled the Utility Task Vehicles at a press conference on Tuesday, touting the mini truck-like vehicle’s ability to navigate hard to reach spots inaccessible to the traditional patrol car.
“These vehicles can go in alley ways, in parks, trails, industrial areas and all kinds of other places,” said KCPD Chief Stacey Graves.
Just like the standard patrol car, the UTV is equipped with police lights and a siren. It also features a flatbed, roll bar protection and is able to operate year-round, complete with heating and air conditioning. The UTVs were donated by the Police Foundation of Kansas City, a non-profit that supports police activities with, among other things, new technology and equipment…