patrol car
noun
: a police automobile connected with headquarters by a two-way radio or computer : squad car
Placing an unarmed, compliant juvenile in the back of a patrol car transformed an investigatory stop into an arrest, the 9th Circuit held Aug. 24.—
The National Law Journal
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The spokesperson said responding officers can view live drone footage from their patrol car computers while en route to calls.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to contests the event included prizes, Q&A with SDPD volunteers, photo opp with Skateboard Hall of Famers, food and drinks, a patrol car and more.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Multiple patrol cars chasing the vehicle then stopped ahead of the broken barrier, before officers could be seen getting out of their cars to assess the situation.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Johnson was with Brown in August 2014 when police officer Darren Wilson approached him in a patrol car.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to contests the event included prizes, Q&A with SDPD volunteers, photo opp with Skateboard Hall of Famers, food and drinks, a patrol car and more.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Multiple patrol cars chasing the vehicle then stopped ahead of the broken barrier, before officers could be seen getting out of their cars to assess the situation.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Johnson was with Brown in August 2014 when police officer Darren Wilson approached him in a patrol car.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patrol car
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“Patrol car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patrol%20car. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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