A South Carolina sheriff staged a high-profile press event to unveil a batch of new Ford Mustangs purchased for his department, continuing a long-running practice of keeping muscle cars on hand for a specialized role. The acquisition raised eyebrows about spending.
Outfitting a department with performance cars invites debate over the best use of public funds. Whether the Mustangs prove a smart investment or an extravagance, the purchase keeps alive a tradition the agency has maintained for decades.