Charleston Cop Named to Ford Advisory Board

Lessons learned in Charleston's streets could be built into Ford's next generation of Interceptor police cars now that Scott Newsome, Director of Police and City Fleet Operations has been appointed to the company's Police Advisory Board.

During his 3-year term on the board, Newsome will act as a liaison and a resource for other law enforcement agencies; provide feedback on Ford products, programs and policies; supply data to Ford from their organizations regarding specific needs and issues as they arise; and act as part of a pilot group for various products, programs or services.

"I am honored to have been selected to serve on Ford Motor Company’s Police Advisory Board," Newsome said according to a Police statement. "Ford has a long tradition of providing reliable pursuit rated vehicles to law enforcement agencies around the globe."

Chief Greg Mulled called the appointment an honor for both Newsome and the department.

Appointment to the PAB will give me a platform to provide feedback, both positive and negative, to Ford management and engineering teams. It is an opportunity to represent not only the Charleston Police Department but all law enforcement agencies in the southeastern region. The next PAB will be responsible for identifying refinements and improvements on the latest generation Ford Interceptor.

— Scott Newsome