Here is what the Ford CEO said

"As we imagine the future power of our connected vehicles, smarter Ford vehicles can be used to not only improve officers’ ability to protect and serve, but also provide data that can make police safer and more accountable,” Hackett wrote in an office memo. “Just think, dating back to the Model T, Ford has more than 100 years in serving first responders and that leadership over the decades has been earned by co-developing our purpose-built vehicles and technologies with police and emergency agencies to make our vehicles the number one choice,” he continued.

“By taking away our Police Interceptors, we would be doing harm to their safety and making it harder for them to do their job,” Hackett added. “Again, this is why, given our insights, new capabilities and leadership, I believe these unfortunate circumstances present Ford with an even greater opportunity to not only innovate new solutions but also leverage our unique position to support the dialogue and reform needed to create safer communities for all.”

PJ Media provided a shortened translation of Hackett’s memo: “No. We’re not going to stop making police cars. Now get back to work.”

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