The UTVs, or Utility Task Vehicles, will allow police to be nimbler and access areas hard for their patrol cars to reach. Equipped with sirens and police lights, officers will have the authority to pull people over and write tickets. The UTV's will be deployed in a variety of downtown areas including the Crossroads and River Market.

The Kansas City Police Department unveiled the Utility Task Vehicles at a press conference on Tuesday, touting the mini truck-like vehicle's ability to navigate hard to reach spots inaccessible to the traditional patrol car.

“These vehicles can go in alley ways, in parks, trails, industrial areas and all kinds of other places,” said KCPD Chief Stacey Graves.

Just like the standard patrol car, the UTV is equipped with police lights and a siren. It also featur

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