Law enforcement vehicles have very different security needs from standard passenger vehicles. During detainee transport, officers need to maintain a safe separation between the front and rear compartments while also keeping the vehicle functional and easy to maintain.
That is why law enforcement vehicle security involves more than a single piece of equipment. Purpose-built partitions, prisoner seating, belt systems, window armor, door covers, and floor covers can work together to create a more secure transport environment. Laguna 3P manufactures these components specifically for law enforcement applications.
What Makes a Law Enforcement Vehicle Secure?
A secure police vehicle interior is designed around several practical concerns: keeping occupants separated, limiting opportunities for tampering, protecting vulnerable areas of the vehicle, and making routine inspections and cleaning easier.
A properly equipped vehicle can include several systems that address these concerns.
Police Partitions
A police vehicle partition creates a physical barrier between officers and detainees in the rear compartment. This separation can help protect officers while allowing them to concentrate on driving.
Modern partition systems can also incorporate other components, including seatbelt systems and window protection, rather than functioning as a standalone divider.
Learn more about police vehicle partitions.
Prisoner Seating and Belt Systems
The rear seating area is another important part of vehicle security. Purpose-built prisoner seating can provide smooth, durable surfaces with fewer gaps where objects or contraband could be concealed. Laguna 3P uses precision-molded ABS materials for its transport seating systems, designed to fit the contours of specific vehicles.
The restraint system matters, too. Laguna 3P’s Ready Buckle system allows officers to secure a detainee from outside the immediate seating area, reducing the need to lean across the occupant during securement.
Explore our prisoner seating systems and belt systems.
Protecting Vehicle Windows and Doors
Windows can be another vulnerable part of a police vehicle. Window armor and screens can help prevent windows from being kicked out or otherwise compromised while maintaining visibility.
Laguna 3P offers steel mesh, polycarbonate, and combination configurations for different fleet requirements.
Door covers provide another layer of protection by covering existing OEM doors and helping protect interior components from tampering and repeated wear.
Don’t Overlook the Vehicle Floor
Security and cleanliness often go hand in hand. Molded vehicle floor covers protect the original rear flooring while creating a surface that is easier to clean and inspect. Laguna 3P floor covers use drop-in installation and can be paired with the VDrain system for drainage.
Build a More Secure Transport Interior
There isn’t one component that makes a law enforcement vehicle secure. A well-designed transport interior brings multiple systems together to address officer safety, detainee restraint, vehicle protection, and everyday maintenance.
Laguna 3P manufactures police vehicle security equipment including partitions, prisoner seating, belt systems, window armor, door covers, and floor covers. (Laguna 3P)
If your department is outfitting new vehicles or upgrading an existing fleet, contact Laguna 3P to discuss the equipment options available for your vehicles.