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The first police car was the wagon run by electricity fielded on the streets of Akron, Ohio. It could only go 16 miles per hour, and needed to be recharged every 30 miles. https://www.spillman.com/2013/08/04/history-police-cars/
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The New York city police department employed a fleet of Radio Motor Patrol vehicles to aid in its fight against crime in the city. https://www.spillman.com/2013/08/04/history-police-cars/
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Ford introduced the Ford flathead V-8 in its Model B. The first low-priced car with a V8 engine gave it bran loyalty that allowed it to capture the police car market.
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Ford, general motors, and chrysler began to offer specialized police packages with severe duty parts.
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Held until the OPEC-engineered 1970s energy crisis drove buyers to smaller cars.
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The Ford LTD and Chevrolet caprice were readopted as standard when the models were downsized.
