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One of the most important features when it comes to police car designs is recognizability.  Allowing the public to know when you’re patrolling will make them feel safer while helping you lower crime rate at the same time.  The best way to make your squad cars stand out is by giving them a consistent design that people will grow familiar with. At Emergency Decals we have handled the re-branding of many police graphic fleets in Buffalo and across WNY.  If you’re looking for a police car template to update and make your design more consistent, we’re here to help.

One of the recent trends in the industry is to add reflective striping and logos wherever possible.  Even if you’re pleased with the look of your fleet you should still bring it up to date and add in reflective ambulance decals to help you stick out at night.  Just look at this photo to see how reflective ambulance graphics make a difference to visibility in a dimly lit area.

The best way to reduce roadside accidents involving emergency vehicles is to make them stand out against the background.  The easiest way to do this is by adding contrasting colors to your design which is where the Battenberg pattern excels. For this type of design it’s best to couple lighter and darker colors together to be easily noticed at any time of day.  Light green or yellow coupled with a darker blue is great place to start.

At Emergency Decals we pride ourselves on providing the best emergency vehicle graphics across the nation.  Here’s a few things that set us apart from the competition that will make you want to choose Emergency Decals for your next custom ambulance graphics.

Ghost police decals, often referred to as stealth police graphics, are a third option that mixes parts of each of the standard police car designs.  Stealth police graphics incorporate state of the art reflective vehicle decals to blend in during the day and stand out at night. If you’re unsure what police graphics you need for your new patrol car, Emergency Decals is here to help!

Nothing deters crime better than a police presence.  Think about any time you’ve driven down the highway and you see a police vehicle.  Your first instinct was probably to check your speed and maybe even apply your brakes.  Whether it’s preventing speeders on the highway or stopping a break-in, easily detectable police vehicles make people think twice!

Your police car design should always include a shield, star or state seal decal to notify the public of your particular branch of law enforcement. These police car decals should also be accompanied by text to help broadcast your authority. Notable words like POLICE or SHERIFF should be present followed by your municipality, county or other jurisdiction information in a slightly smaller text. Police decals and authority information should always at minimum be located on both side doors and the trunk lid; front hood and fenders can also be utilized but aren’t always necessary.

Vehicle recognition is a crucial aspect for keeping first responders safe and is often referred to as cognitive visibility.  Relaying information about your vehicle while driving is the best way to signal your intentions to the drivers around you when responding to an emergency.  At night, it can be difficult for drivers to recognize you as an ambulance instead of a van or truck if you’re not flashing your lights. In this case, they’re more likely to continue driving as they normally would instead of proceeding with caution or giving you a little extra space just to be safe.  Here’s a few examples of ways you can update your emergency vehicle graphics to better let other drivers know who you are and what you do.

We’re all familiar with what flashing lights indicate when we’re driving down the highway.  We know that we need to either pull over or be cautious if they’re on the side of the road. While flashing lights can be good at attracting attention and alerting drivers, they can also be distracting and can even prevent drivers from noticing other hazards on the road.

Font is always one of the most important factors in designing a fire vehicle graphic kit. You can choose something very simple, or very complex. Maybe your old fleet was dated, and you’re looking for a more modern look. Perhaps the graphic letters are falling off and you just need to replace, we can do that too. You just let us know what you need, and our designers can help you choose from stock fonts, or create something custom.

Now more than in the past, police officers are accompanied by not only their squad partner, but by a K-9 unit. While driving, it is important to think of the safety of both the human and animal passengers. This factor has lead to more vehicle changes as well, pushing for more SUVs, like the Chevy Tahoe. The trucks are durable and allow for officers to carry more equipment.

Some police fleets want to keep the traditional look of their police car graphics. It is really cool to see state troopers keep the old look on a new vehicle, like the way the New York State Troopers did when they switched over their vehicles. Though the design is simple, the sizing, spacing, and cut differs for every make and model. You also need someone who can install it flawlessly, with quality products that will last. 

Outside of looking totally badass, with some serious muscle under the hood, Dodge created it’s Charger Pursuit with some pretty cool safety features. The frame itself is created fromsteel with a construction frame built into the walls that help to protect against impact, and exceed federal mandates for strength. Front door panels that are bulletproof are also available to help keep officers safe, as well as front and rear crumple zones that are specially designed to absorb energy away from any passengers.

The Hybrid Responder is quick enough to track down criminals, but for police departments in urban city areas, it’s perfect. Along with better gas mileage and being more eco-friendly, the Police Responder Hybrid will have better engine cooling, stronger breaks, a more rugged suspension system and skid plates underneath to protect mechanical components if driving over curbs or other obstructions. It’s safe to say that this is a new chapter for police vehicles nationwide.

Stealth graphics are vinyl police car kits that provide a much lower profile than traditional police graphics. They are made from reflective vinyl film that match the vehicle body color in the daylight, providing for a “stealth” appearance. At night, the reflective vinyl wrap appears highly visible, providing clear identification that the car is indeed a police vehicle. We offer several different stealth graphic templates that can be installed on your vehicles, no matter the vehicle style.