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Tamil Nadu's police officers are zipping around in swanky cars and high-end patrol vehicles. The old white Ambassador has made way for Hondas and Toyotas — at considerable cost to the state but, as some say, with little effect on the standard of policing. When TOI contacted police officers and constables, an overwhelming majority said the new cars have added sheen to their image, and in due course will help in improving policing. "It is a form of comfort. If police inspectors or traffic inspectors need a vehicle, they make use of these vehicles," a policeman said.
The makeover, which began several years ago with the induction of models such as Hyundai Accent, now extends to patrolling vehicles as well as those used by senior officers. For instance, 87 Mahindra Boleros joined the Chennai police fleet last month. "The total fleet size is now 124. In addition, 37 Toyota Innovas will be acquired in a month's time," said a police officer.
Police on fast track with hot wheels - The Times of India
The makeover, which began several years ago with the induction of models such as Hyundai Accent, now extends to patrolling vehicles as well as those used by senior officers. For instance, 87 Mahindra Boleros joined the Chennai police fleet last month. "The total fleet size is now 124. In addition, 37 Toyota Innovas will be acquired in a month's time," said a police officer.
Police on fast track with hot wheels - The Times of India
