Fleet | Barrie Police Service
WEBThere is a need for police vehicles to attract the attention of motorists, but an equally important need for them to be quickly identifiable as police vehicles – to be “conspicuous.” The conspicuity of an object depends on its contrast with its background.
Barrie police cruisers unveiled with new unique design - CTV News Barrie
WEBJul 26, 2022 · Barrie police unveiled a new, unique design for their cruisers with visibility in mind. On Tuesday, the service revealed the blue and green/yellow checkered design inspired by European police...
Barrie police make the switch to Battenburg cruisers
WEBMay 12, 2023 · Through a series of pop-up surveys, held in-person throughout the city last summer, respondents let us know that they found the cars to be visible, approachable, and friendly, and many preferred the new Battenburg design to the navy-blue design.
Checkered police cruisers make an appearance in Barrie
WEBJul 26, 2022 · It’s not difficult to spot three new Barrie police vehicles, with a bright lime green/yellow checkered pattern on the side. Introduced July 26, Chief Kimberley Greenwood said the new design is being tested to increase visibility.
City police uncover new checkerboard look for some cruisers
WEBJul 26, 2022 · You won’t have to look too hard for Barrie’s new police vehicles. Next week, three checkerboard-designed cruisers, coloured blue and lime-green-yellow, also called half-Battenburg, will be operational on city streets — used by the Barrie Police Service community safety and well-being teams, along with the traffic unit.
Barrie police unveil new checkerboard look for some cruisers
WEBJul 26, 2022 · Next week, three checkerboard-designed cruisers, coloured blue and lime-green-yellow, also called half-Battenburg, will be operational on city streets — used by the Barrie Police Service community safety and well-being teams, along with the traffic unit.
Barrie Police uncover new checkerboard look for some cruisers
WEBJul 27, 2022 · You won’t have to look too hard for Barrie’s new police vehicles. Next week, three checkerboard-designed cruisers, coloured blue and lime-green-yellow, also called half-Battenburg, will be...
Cruiser of a different colour: City police switching to white
WEBMay 12, 2023 · Going forward, all newly ordered BPS cruisers will be white cars with the half-Battenburg, high-visibility design. The previous blue design will be replaced as new cars are ordered according to the approved budget. For more information on the new BPS Battenburg police vehicles, please visit www.barriepolice.ca/fleet. *****
Barrie Police unveil new colour patterned cruisers for pilot project
WEBJul 26, 2022 · Police say three cruisers with this colour pattern will take to the streets of Barrie throughout this initiative. Barrie Police's Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Team and their traffic unit will be using the vehicles.
Battenburg markings - Wikipedia
WEBA Sillitoe tartan-marked police car used by the Chicago Police Department Battenburg markings on emergency vehicles are uncommon in the United States. However, many municipalities have begun to use the markings in recent years.
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