A new breed of law enforcement vehicles is entering the ranks of the police and municipal vehicle market. With new powers and capabilities come additional responsibilities, as well, such as the need to ensure that information accessed and processed through the increasingly sophisticated array of law enforcement vehicle accessories does not violate local, state, or federal privacy regulations. This need will require close coordination with local and national organizations to head off fears from a wary citizenry.

Selecting intelligently from a new stable of constantly morphing high-tech vehicles and equipment will take a new breed of evaluation. A new breed of evaluators will be necessary, too—leaders, planners, and managers from among the generation that has grown up with changes brought about by technologies. These individuals have the vision to understand and plan for the future.