The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (often referred to simply as CVPI or P71) is the law enforcement version of the Ford Crown Victoria. It is one of the most widely used automobiles in law enforcement (Law enforcement agency) departments of the United States and Canada.

Due to the workhorse nature of the vehicle, it is also used by many taxi (Taxicab) companies. Since Chevrolet dropped the rear-drive Caprice (Chevrolet Caprice), Ford has had a near-monopoly on the market for police cruisers because of a preference for its conventional rear-wheel drive, V8 power, and body-on-frame construction, all suitable for police driving techniques. As one of the few remaining passenger cars using body-on-frame, it is rugged and enables inexpensive repairs after minor accidents without the need to straighten the chassis ? an important benefit for a car frequently used by police forces for PIT maneuvers (ramming a car to spin it out) ? making it preferable to unibody vehicles.

Although the Police Interceptor is not sold to the general public, these cars are widely available on the used car market auctions in the U.S. and Canada once they are no longer in service for law enforcement or fleet duty. They come equipped with many heavy duty parts such as a revised transmission, and a convert250hpabbr=on engine. Used Police Interceptors are normally stripped of any police decals, radio and computer equipment, and emergency lights by law enforcement agencies before being sold or auctioned. TOC left Clear