Thought this was cool - Boston Police Bronco Sport

[RobD59]

Just wanted to share this, must be easier for them to get around in the city, I wouldn't think they would be used for any type of pursuit though.

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[rootdoc]

our local police dept has one also.

 

[jkernitzki]

If I see a BS kitted up like that, I’m thinking mall cop.

That being said, I have seen Birmingham, AL PD using Smart cars for downtown enforcement. I asked the cop driving it if he had lost a bet.

 

[Whpony96]

When it comes to pursuit no matter what you will never out run the radio or a helo.

That Bronco Sport will plow through places any Explorer can only dream of going. I owned a 2018 Explorer Platinum (And just traded it in for the BSBLS.) if the snow got too deep in my driveway the ECU would suddenly disable the AWD system to prevent you from damaging it. And not allow you to reactivate it without cleaning off the tone rings and all 4 wheel speed sensors, Leaving you 100% stuck..............in a driveway that is less than 2 car lengths long.......

 

[DesertRat19]

I think Boston doesn't allow high speed pursuits anyway. As mentioned above radio and helicopter have been proven better than high speed pursuit. Less civilian deaths and damage.

I suspect what you said about maneuverability is what they are tying out. I'm very impressed with the BS moving around in tight spaces.

 

[sew]

Person in back seat not happy.

 

[jkernitzki]

After a brief search (and just looking at the photo), these are Community Service vehicles, not used for patrol.

 

[Ernest T]

I can't imagine buying a Bronco Sport for a fleet vehicle given its dismal reliability, especially the running gear.

 

[Dude]

I can't imagine buying a Bronco Sport for a fleet vehicle given its dismal reliability, especially the running gear.

maybe the Boston vehicle is the 2.0L model which is more reliable

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/oh-oh-used-ford-bronco-sport-suvs-should-be-avoided-consumer-reports.19393/

 

[DesertRat19]

maybe the Boston vehicle is the 2.0L model which is more reliable

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/oh-oh-used-ford-bronco-sport-suvs-should-be-avoided-consumer-reports.19393/

I imagine this is also a test case. I doubt they ordered a hundred of them.

 

[Whpony96]

Person in back seat not happy.

That's a thumb ................LOL You did make me look twice though...

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