In the aftermath of a vehicle pursuit, the narrative often centers around officer actions, suspect behavior, and tactical outcomes. But there’s a crucial component that’s just as impactful: the vehicles and equipment used in the operation.
Who was driving the vehicle? When was it last serviced? What gear was in the trunk? Was the dashcam functioning properly? These aren’t just administrative questions—they’re essential details that impact accountability, training, and safety.
In this second blog of our vehicle pursuit series, we’ll explore how MdE’s software helps agencies track vehicles, equipment, and personnel assignments during high-stakes incidents like pursuits—all within a single platform.
The Moving Parts Behind the Movement
Every vehicle pursuit involves a fleet, not just a few cruisers. Some are front-line units. Others are K-9-equipped or supervisor vehicles. Each has its own maintenance history, assigned drivers, and specialized equipment.
Unfortunately, many departments manage these assets using outdated tools—whiteboards, paper logs, disconnected spreadsheets, or disparate programs. This creates risk, confusion, and extra work when it’s time to review an incident.
That’s where MdE comes in.
Fleet Management That Goes Beyond the Basics
MdE’s Fleet Management Module allows departments to track the complete history of each vehicle, including mileage, service records, and incident involvement; see which officer is assigned to which vehicle on any given shift; and log damage reports, maintenance requests, and downtime in real-time.
When a vehicle is involved in a pursuit, that entire context—who drove it, what condition it was in, what equipment it carried—is automatically tied to the pursuit documentation. There’s no need to dig through folders or chase down maintenance records. It’s all there.
MdE also tracks the gear assigned to each vehicle. This includes: first aid kits, long guns or rifles, road spikes, flashlights and batteries, and communication devices.
By maintaining real-time inventories, agencies can ensure officers are equipped for pursuits and emergencies, track gear loss or damage, and prepare better for audits and liability reviews.
No more guessing whether a missing medical bag was deployed during a pursuit or just left in the station. MdE creates a complete digital chain of custody for every item.
Police work is dynamic. Officers swap vehicles, trade gear, or fill in for others. With MdE, every assignment—no matter how temporary—is logged. This ensures:
- Accurate accountability
- Streamlined reporting
- Fewer administrative gaps post-incident
If an officer grabs a different cruiser due to a mechanical issue, that shift assignment is easily updated in MdE. If gear is swapped between units, the system can reflect it. It’s the small, smart updates that protect your department from big mistakes.
Before a pursuit even begins, MdE helps prevent breakdowns by alerting supervisors when vehicles are due for maintenance. If a unit skips an oil change or brake inspection, it’s flagged automatically.
This feature:
- Reduces in-field failures
- Extends vehicle lifespan
- Protects officers and the public
You shouldn’t have to wonder whether your pursuit vehicle is pursuit-ready. MdE gives you that peace of mind.
Because MdE is cloud-based and designed with interconnectivity in mind, critical information about vehicles and equipment is available whenever you need it. Supervisors can review vehicle readiness before approving assignments, monitor equipment availability for upcoming shifts, and access pursuit-related data for incident reviews without delay.
Pursuits happen fast—but the preparation and documentation don’t have to lag behind. With MdE’s vehicle and equipment tracking tools, departments gain operational clarity before, during, and after an event.
In our final blog of this series, we’ll explore how MdE’s software empowers training, compliance, and strategic planning based on pursuit data. Because when your department has the full picture, you can prepare better for the next challenge.
Need to Track Fleet and Equipment Smarter? Reach out to us today for a demo and see how MdE helps keep your vehicles—and your reports—moving forward.
