By Morgan Smith
The Times 

Sheriff’s Office Searches For New Vehicles

 

August 23, 2012



WALLA WALLA - The vehicles driven every day by the Walla Walla County Sheriff's deputies have been discontin­ued because they are no longer safe.

The phasing out of the Ford Crown Victoria, used by the deputies, was prompted by the new 2012 highway safety stan­dards, which that vehicle model cannot meet without a serious redesign, officials say.

Members of the sheriff's office presented options to replace the long-time standard at a special meeting with the Walla Walla County Commis­sioners on Tuesday, Aug 14.

The Ford Crown Victoria has been a staple police vehicle in the sheriff's offi...



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