News release
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced the deployment of over 300 vehicles as part of its effort to modernize the fleet, improve efficiency and enhance public and deputy safety.
Sheriff Robert Luna identified modernization as a top priority, focusing on replacing aging equipment and technology, according to an LASD news release.
Recent updates include 20 new court services transportation buses that have reduced inmates missing court from more than 1,000 to an average of three per week. Fourteen additional buses are on order for 2025, and electric vehicle options are being evaluated, the release said.
The department has also added 10 Ford F-150 “Responder” pursuit rated pickup trucks, two assigned to K9 units and eight to mountain patrol stations. Pilot projects include seven fully electric F-150 “Lightning” trucks and 13 Ford Mach-E vehicles for non-emergency use.
The department currently operates with nearly 2,000 patrol vehicles countywide, many of which are beyond their service life. Approximately 400 are obsolete Crown Victorias, over 1,100 are more than eight years old, and more than 700 have surpassed 100,000 miles, the release said, adding that some patrol cars exceed 200,000 miles, increasing maintenance costs and safety risks.
Between January and July 2025, deputies responded to 434,834 calls for service.
The department is deploying approximately 280 new black and white SUVs. The new vehicles will reduce maintenance costs, feature improved safety lighting, advanced siren systems, and collision avoidance technology, the release said. Forty-eight are hybrid patrol units, supporting both operational needs and sustainability goals. The department is also exploring the use of ballistic glass for future vehicles.
“This fleet modernization is about giving deputies the tools they need to serve and protect effectively, efficiently and safely,” Luna said in the release. “We are committed to providing safe and sustainable resources that uphold our tradition of service.”
Detective Kyle Andersen said in the release: “Our guys that put the cars together really put thought about the deputies and made sure we have needed features to do the job that we do every day.”
