Georgia State Patrol Deploys 2 Ford Broncos for Beach Patrol on Jekyll Island
The off-road-capable units cover 10 miles of shoreline and paved roads where standard patrol vehicles cannot reliably operate.
Source: Georgia State Patrol Instagram ↗
Georgia State Patrol has taken delivery of two Ford Broncos configured for beach patrol on Jekyll Island, Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Safety announced on social media.
Jekyll Island presents an unusual operational profile: no traffic signals, 10 miles of shoreline, and restricted vehicle access to the beach itself, leaving troopers responsible for everything from traffic enforcement on public roads to incident response in areas where pavement ends. The Broncos are assigned to cover that full range, including residential neighborhoods and sandy terrain that standard patrol vehicles cannot reliably reach.
The vehicles appear to be Badlands models, which would bring Ford’s High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension System 2.0, seven off-road drive modes and a front stabilizer-bar disconnect as standard equipment. Each vehicle is visibly upfitted with steel bumpers, a push bar, a WARN winch, Georgia State Patrol livery and emergency lighting.
Visitors are not permitted to drive on Jekyll Island’s beaches, but law enforcement access is required. The Broncos give troopers a platform suited to both paved road patrol and the sand and soft surfaces where much of the shoreline work takes place.
