WSP orders its first hybrid vehicles

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The State Patrol will buy three hybrid SUVs, the first purchase of hybrid vehicles for the agency.

Washington State Patrol spokesman Chris Loftis said WSP will submit the order in the next few weeks and should receive the vehicles the last week of December or in January.

Loftis explained it will take several months before the agency can install the special police equipment like lights, sirens and radio/communication gear.

And should be on road patrol in April.

KOIN reports the purchase of the three 2020 Ford Interceptor hybrids cost about $46,000 each and is a pilot project to see how well the vehicles perform.