North Bend Police upgrades pursuit vehicles

The North Bend police department recently upgraded their fleet with two brand-new Dodge Durango Police Pursuit vehicles and have plans to acquire three additional vehicles.

North Bend Chief of Police Cal Mitts shared his thoughts on the new vehicles, “These Dodge Durango Pursuits represent a significant upgrade for our department. They offer improved safety features, better visibility for our officers, and the versatility we need to serve North Bend effectively. The fact that we acquired them without impacting our local budget is a win for everyone in our community.”

The vehicles bought by the North Bend Police department through funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), are meant to replace the aging older Dodge Chargers, a way to modernize the North Bend fleet of vehicles. The Dodge Durango was chosen because of its list of safety features including multistage airbags, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Park View Rear Back-Up Cameras.

Fuel efficiency also came into play when choosing a new vehicle for the department. With an estimated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, the V6 model of Dodge Durango offers an efficient balance of power and fuel economy for officers on patrol.

Financially these vehicles showed lower maintenance costs by standardizing the fleet allowing access to parts and streamlining repairs. The goal is to reduce long-term maintenance costs. The white SUV’s will soon be sporting fresh decals with city branding, courtesy of the local BNT Promotional products.

The North Bend police force is, “committed to providing its officers with the best tools to serve and protect our community. The new Durangos represent a significant safety, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility step forward.”