Elburn Police Enter International Contest

Elburn Police Chief Jim Linane has entered our new 2005 Ford Expedition in an international contest. He entered our new SUV in the "Best Police Vehicle Design Contest" held each year as a feature in Law and Order magazine. Our Expedition is submitted in the "Special Use Vehicle" category for municipal agencies that employ fewer than 50 officers.

Chief Linane writes that the graphics on the car were designed to give our SUV a "clean modern flowing appearance." Additionally, the bold design clearly says "Elburn Police," and uses gold reflective stripes to enhance officer safety at night.

Our decal installer, Jake the Striper, even incorporated a steam engine silhouette on each side of the car. He did this to emphasize our local commitment to railroad crossing safety, and the "Operation Lifesaver" program that promotes railroad safety nationally.

I just posted this photo on "Flickr, and it has already been viewed multiple times. I was also invited to join a "police photo" group, and asked to upload a copy of this photograph to their group photo album. So, somebody already thinks Elburn's Police SUV is a sharp looking vehicle. I hope you, too.