Why a One-Stop Shop Matters for Your Department's Fleet
By Todd Drayna, Account Executive at Guardian Fleet Safety
When you’re outfitting a patrol vehicle, time and reliability are everything. Having to coordinate multiple vendors to handle graphics, lighting, technology, and other components slows everything down. That’s why choosing a true one-stop shop for your vehicle upfitting isn’t just a convenience—it’s a strategic advantage.
An upfitter that offers comprehensive services under one roof can help you save:
• Time: No extra pickups, deliveries, or rescheduling.
• Budget: Reduced transportation and staffing costs.
• Headaches: One point of contact, one timeline, one trusted partner.
Look for a provider who can handle the entire build, including:
• Emergency lighting and sirens
• Camera and video systems
• Computer mounting and communication systems
• Graphics and decals
• Window tinting
• Bed liners, bed covers, and toppers
• Storage and cargo organization
Technology That Works as Hard as You Do
Modern squads are mobile offices. Having up-to-date, properly integrated technology can drastically improve officer safety and efficiency. From rugged laptops that support CAD and reporting side by side, to smart lighting systems and integrated video, the right tools can reduce distraction, improve visibility, and streamline workflows. Your upfitter should be equipped to provide the latest in public safety tech—and explain how it will make a difference for your department.
Built by People Who've Been in Your Shoes
If your sales rep doesn’t understand the demands of the job, you’ll end up spending time explaining what you need. When your point of contact has worked patrol, you skip the translation. They already know what it’s like to rely on a vehicle to do your job safely. That means better advice, smarter suggestions, and no unnecessary add-ons.
A Smarter Way Forward
If your agency is spending valuable hours juggling vendors, managing timelines, and solving build inconsistencies, there’s a better way. A reliable, full-service upfitter with law enforcement expertise can take that burden off your plate.
That’s why at Guardian, we built our business to offer all of this—plus pickup and delivery—to help you do more with less, and keep your team focused on what matters most: serving your community.