The life of a law enforcement vehicle is brutal. It takes a beating on many different levels, from the speeds at which it routinely is driven to the number of road miles it travels during a 24-hour period. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) recognizes that the patrol vehicle is a vital resource that can ultimately make its troopers more efficient and create a safer driving environment. The OSHP is striving to provide its sworn officers with the safest vehicle available for the diverse duties they are expected to perform, along with the skills essential to operating that vehicle safely.

Over the past few years, there have been significant advances in automotive technology involving safety and overall vehicle dynamics. Advances in engine performance, control mechanisms, and braking systems were three key features that the OSHP considered priorities when selecting a new patrol vehicle. In order to meet the increased driving demands required to make Ohio safer, the OSHP sought a high-performance vehicle that could respond to a driver’s input by controlling its output safely, that is, it was important to obtain a vehicle that had immediate response capabilities.