(Tue 02 Sep 08)

Volvo is launching its new factory-built police car at today's National Association of Police Fleet Managers conference.

The V70 Turn Key, as it's known, is built on the normal production line at Torslanda in Sweden, and the point is that it when it's delivered to the police force which has ordered it, it's immediately ready to go without the need to spend several months converting it for police use.

So, the livery, the lightbar, the radio preparation and wiring and a master control panel are all fitted as standard. VASCAR speed detection, a surveillance camera and a two-dog cage are available as factory-fitted options.

"Volvo has worked with its partners to deliver what police forces want from a typical patrol car and we are confident it will be a big hit," says Volvo UK's Special Vehicles Manager Sarah Tottle. "Being able to factory order a car and know it will be ready for immediate action when it arrives is a significant benefit and it also addresses the Duty of Care commitments of police authorities. We believe this car takes the UK police market to a new level."

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