The MPD utilizes a variety of vehicles to support their mission. For patrol operations the department utilizes the Ford Taurus (Police Interceptor Sedan), Ford Explorer (Police Interceptor Utility), Chevrolet Impala, and the Dodge Charger. The Ford Transit Prisoner Transport Van is also utilized by patrol for prisoner transports as well as patrol operations if the district is short on vehicles. The Department also utilizes the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, and Chrysler 200. These are typically unmarked and are used by detectives and specialty units such as Crime Suppression Teams. The Special Operations Division has a large variety of vehicles including the Dodge Durango, Eurocopter AS350B3, Lenco Bearcat, and a Freightliner M2 tandem rear axle chassis with a mobile command center van. In addition to the vehicles used by patrol, the SOD also uses the Ford F-150 Police Responder, Chevrolet Tahoe, Harley Davidson FLHPTI motorcycles, and many others.