Skoda is one of the brands most present in the ranks of the police. Since 1993, the manufacturer has delivered more than 20,000 vehicles (Octavia, Superb, Karoq, etc.) to French, Czech, British, but also New Zealand and Italian law enforcement agencies.
To each font, its vehicles and its silkscreen prints. Among the manufacturers particularly represented in the ranks of the police, there is Skoda. Cars of the Czech brand are at the service of the institution in many countries. Moreover, to meet the specific needs of certain markets, Skoda even makes special modifications. From the Czech Republic to France, via Switzerland, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom and Finland, an overview of the “Skoda Police” in operation around the world …
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From city cars to SUVs
Skoda obviously equips the Czech police!
In all countries of the world, the sedans of the Czech brand are popular, but it is certainly in its stronghold that we count the most! No less than 865 Octavia of 3e generation circulate in Czech Republic. The brigades also include Kodiaq and Superb Combi 4×4 to deal with the sometimes hostile weather conditions in the region. This vehicle combo is present in many other countries such as the United Kingdom, which also benefits from Octavia RS, or France. With us, there are 1,700 Skodas in circulation, including Scala and Fabia. In Bulgaria, the bulk of the ranks is made up of Rapid.
Electric and hybrids in the police force
Police forces are also beginning to evolve with the times. Some models swap their classic engine for hybrid versions, as in New Zealand. In the United Kingdom, the police have even integrated into their ranks an Enyaq, the 100% electric SUV of the Czech brand.
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Models with specific options
Depending on the markets, Skoda carries out specific transformations in its vehicles. In addition to the traditional equipment including decorations and flashing lights, Czech sedans are equipped with a tubular structure on the front bumper (image opposite). Mission of this bull bar? Protect the police on a mission during a chase. In the United Kingdom, the trunks of certain SUVs are equipped with an air-conditioned compartment to accommodate the four-legged companions of the dog brigades. Cars in Latvia are fitted with cameras to track down violators in traffic. In Italy, there is even a compartment to store a submachine gun between the front seats!
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