Dearborn drivers who like to treat busy streets like a racetrack are about to get an unwelcome surprise. The city’s police department has launched a new Aggressive Driving Unit backed by three all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E patrol cars that are designed to blend in with everyday traffic before lighting you up.
The unit made its debut at Dearborn’s 100th annual Memorial Day Parade, where officers rolled out the trio of Mach-Es that will be assigned to the new squad, according to ClickOnDetroit. Police officials say the unit will have dedicated personnel and resources focused on targeted traffic enforcement.
What the Unit Will Target
“I heard and listened to the residents of Dearborn who complained about poor driving behaviors throughout the city,” Chief Issa Shahin said. The new team will concentrate on “aggressive, reckless, careless, distracted, and other hazardous moving violations” that lead to crashes, as reported by ClickOnDetroit. Police say the crackdown is supposed to work alongside education efforts and engineering changes aimed at cutting down collisions, not just issuing tickets.
Why the Mach-E?
City officials say the Mach-E won out for its mix of performance, maneuverability, and quiet operation. Ford’s emergency-response guide notes that electric vehicles can move almost silently and need specific handling in emergencies, which shapes how departments train officers and outfit their cars. For a sense of what these EVs can do, including GT versions that put out roughly 480 horsepower and deliver brisk 0–60 times, see Car and Driver and Ford’s own vehicle materials.
Enforcement Numbers and Context
The new unit comes on the heels of a record year for traffic enforcement in the city. Dearborn officers made more than 25,000 traffic stops in 2025, which led to nearly 33,000 citations, the highest total in department history, according to reporting based on the city’s public transparency dashboard. Arab American News reports that city officials credit a strategy of targeted enforcement, paired with engineering tweaks and public education, for both the higher citation numbers and a decline in crashes.
What Drivers Should Expect
Drivers can expect to see more focused patrols on the usual hot spots as the Aggressive Driving Unit ramps up operations. Officials say the plan is to combine enforcement with outreach and ongoing infrastructure changes at problem intersections, not simply flood the city with tickets. For more background on the department and its traffic programs, visit the police information page at the City of Dearborn.
