The police, otherwise known as law enforcement, officers, troopers, rangers, sheriffs, cops, and feds—as well as a number of other unsavory nicknames—is probably one of the most important pieces of modern civilization. So what exactly do they do? The police are a body of people empowered by the people to serve and protect the community. This includes stopping potential criminals, criminal activity, and a variety of other uncivil acts.

Most of the time, the police are a public sector service that is usually funded through taxes as well as numerous other ways of raising money. Love them or hate them, they are here to protect, and in most cases, they do a great job.

Police officers are often entitled to a number of cool and interesting things. For instance, the uniform, usually a deep blue, is one of the most identifiable uniforms in the world. However, it is the police car that really tops the list as the coolest law enforcement accessory. That's right, the police car, also known as a squad car, cop car, police cruiser or prowler, is extremely unique and is often the envy of car owners across the globe.

The majority of police cars are super speedy and are used to catch the quickest of criminals. In addition, the backseat acts as mobile confinement quarters for recently caught criminals on their way to the big house. These days, police cars come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and have been modified beyond belief. In fact, countries all the world seemingly love to take it to the next level when it comes to beefing up their squad cars, including using the most expensive cars on the market. Let's take a look a twenty police supercars from around the world.

20 Spyker C8 Spyder (Netherlands)

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Every country is seemingly different when it comes to their desired police cars, with the Netherlands no different. That's right, the Dutch prefer to use flashy automobiles and a whole load of style, with the Spyker C8 one of the sweetest rides on the list. The car, which is usually seen as a sports car for the rich, has been modified to law enforcement standards, with added police colors of course. For instance, the car is extremely speedy and holds an Audi-sourced V8 which gives it the ability to keep up with the fastest of criminals. Yes, this car really is the coolest.

19 Lotus Exige Cruiser (Australia & England)

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The Lotus Exige is a two-door, two-seat sports car manufactured by those famous carmakers of Britain, Lotus. The car is known for its speed, making it ideal for police cars across the world. The UK and Australia are big fans of the car and have made the Lotus one of their own, with a few modifications of course. For instance, the car is built with a gigantic 220-horsepower engine that can blow the plants of any would be criminal. The car's top speed is a whopping 140 mph, making it extremely difficult for anyone to escape. Due to its speed, the car is tricky to manage, therefore drivers must undergo extreme training before taking the monster onto the streets.

18 Ferrari FF (Dubai)

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The Ferrari FF, otherwise known as the Ferrari Four, is a four-seater, four-wheel drive beast created by the iconic and legendary carmakers, Ferrari. The car was first released in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show and was regarded as the fastest four-seater automobile ever made, or at least that's what Ferrari says. In 2013, the Dubai police forced added the supercar to their ever-expanding fleet of police supercars. The car went down extremely well with onlookers, who marveled at the iconic vehicle. In addition, the car can do a whopping 208 miles per hour, making it extremely difficult for any potential criminal to escape.

17 BMW i8 (Dubai)

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The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car created by the motoring superpower BMW. The vehicle was part of the BMW electric car range, "Project i", and was heavily influenced by the BMW M1. The car was successful upon its release and was among the top-selling plug-in electrified sports cars in the world. Believe it or not, the Dubai police force recently added the electrical supercar to its fleet, with the car somewhat impractical to say the least. Think about it? The doors don't really work with regards to catching criminals and storing them in the backseat. In fact, it doesn't even have a backseat.

16 Nissan GT-R (Japan)

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The Nissan Skyline is a line of sports car originally produced by the Prince Motor Company. However, in 1967 the company merged with supergiants Nissan, who turned the car into a best-seller. These days, the car is considered to be iconic and is a firm favorite among car enthusiasts across the globe. The citizens of Japan are certainly proud of their vehicle and have been using the modern incarnation of the monster machine as a police car for a number of years. That's right, the car can reach up to ridiculous speeds and will most definitely catch those who attempt to outrun it. Seriously, don't try.

15 Aston Martin One-77 (Dubai)

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Aston Martin is one of the most iconic carmakers in the world, with their cars associated with high society, James Bond, and being generally suave. The Aston Martin One-77 is most certainly cool and was first displayed during the Paris Motor Show in 2008. In fact, only 77 models of the car were ever made, hence the name, therefore they can be extremely expensive to purchase. For the Dubai police force, money doesn't seem to matter, with their fleet containing one of the beloved 77. However, the Aston Martin One-77 is just one of many expensive supercars in the Dubai police fleet and is actually one of the tamest in the collection.

14 Porsche Carrera 911 (Austria)

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The Porsche 911 is a high-performance sports car and one of the most iconic Porsches in existence. The car has been around since 1963 and has undergone a number of changes since its inception. One particular change is the transition into a police car, a method adopted by the Austrian police force. The Austrians have been using the Porsche 911 for a while, with the director of Porsche in Austria recently stating, "Our partnership with the police forces has a long tradition." In fact, the car was a common sight back in the 1960s and 70s, with the force regularly using the vehicle.

13 Nissan GT-R (Abu Dhabi)

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The Nissan GT-R is a two-door, high-performance vehicle manufactured by legendary carmakers, Nissan. The car first came to the world's attention in 2007 and was extremely successful upon its release. In fact, the car was the successor of the also popular Nissan Skyline GT-R, which has remained a favorite among car enthusiasts across the globe. The Nissan GT-R was recently nicknamed "Godzilla" due to its high speeds and somewhat monster like appeal. The Abu Dhabi police force seemingly agreed and adopted the car as one of their own, with the Nissan GT-R one of their most common squad cars, much like in Japan, its home.

12 Corvette C7 Stingray (Sweden)

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The Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray is a sports car manufactured by the famed and iconic carmakers, Chevrolet. The C7 has undergone a number of changes over the years but has still remained a favorite among car lovers across the globe. The Swedish police force certainly agrees, and have adopted the beloved car as one of their own. That's right, the car would scare the pants of any would be criminal, especially if it crept up on you in the dark. Furthermore, the car is extremely fast and will outrun near enough any car that it sets its eyes on. Yes, the Stingray can really pack a punch, or should we say sting...

11 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (Dubai)

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The Dubai police force certainly loves a supercar, with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG a common sight on the roads of Dubai. The sports car was developed in 2011, with the help of F1 racing legend David Coulthard. However, although the car might be exceptional with regards to supercar standards, it doesn't quite work as a police car. Sure, it might be fast, and sure it might look rather intimidating. But what happens when the police actually catch someone. Think about it? Where do they house criminal? How do they even get them in the car? Yes, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG might look spectacular but as a police car, it is rather insufficient.

10 Mercedes-Benz Brabus Rocket (Germany)

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The Brabus Rocket was created in 2006 by the tuning company Brabus. The car is basically a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, another superb luxury vehicle from Germany. However, although the car is known for its luxury status, it is also used as a police car. That's right, in 2006 the Brabus was turned into a police car, and quickly became one of the most iconic cars on the streets of Germany. In fact, the car is often associated with the police all over the world and is probably one of the most recognizable squad cars on the planet.

9 Brabus G63 AMG (Dubai) 

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This modified Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG has a top speed of 149pmh and is one of the coolest cars on the planet. The Dubai police force also agrees, and have adopted the car as one of their own. Yes, the car, which also features all-wheel drive, is the newest member of the Dubai police fleet and has given car fans all over the world an excuse to get arrested. Seriously, just look at it. The car certainly packs a punch and has the luxurious advantage of chasing criminal off-road as well as on. However, don't get too excited, the car is mostly used as an ambassador for the Dubai law enforcement rather than as an actual patrol car. Oh well, we can dream.

8 Bugatti Veyron (Dubai)

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What is left to say about the Bugatti Veyron that hasn't been said before? The car is one of the most powerful cars in the world, not to mention the most popular. Car enthusiasts far and wide regularly praise the car for its speed, engineering, and all-around exquisiteness. Therefore, it seems an obvious choice for the Dubai police force to adopt as their own. That's right, the car is now considered to be the fastest cop car on the planet, with the car said to reach a whopping 253mph. The car was first launched in 2013, to help increase the public image of the police. However, we are sure the world is certainly impressed.

7 Bentley Continental GT (Dubai)

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The Bentley Continental GT is a grand tourer manufactured by Bentley Motors. The car was first released in 2003 and was the first car to be released after the Volkswagen AG management acquisition. Bentley has a strong reputation, and are known for their luxury models and high-class connotations. Therefore, it seems only natural for the Dubai police force to include one in their fleet of cars, with the car one of the standout features. Yes, the Dubai police force might seem extreme with their love of outlandish supercars, but somehow Dubai seems to get away with it.

6 Lamborghini Gallardo (Italy)

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The Lamborghini Gallardo was a sports car created by those car geniuses in Italy, Lamborghini. The car was first made in 2003 and underwent a number of modifications until its demise in 2013. The Gallardo was a successful car and was, at one point, Lamborghini's best selling model. Over the years, the car has been used as a police car in a number of countries, including Italy, the USA, and South Africa. In fact, the car has been a long-standing favorite in Italy and is also used as a somewhat ambassador of the police force. That's right, the car is often used in events that celebrate the work and achievements of law enforcement.

5 Porsche Panamera (Qatar)

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The Porsche Panamera is a luxurious sports car created by the giants of Germany, Porsche. The cars have been used in a variety of Middle-Eastern police forces, such as Dubai, who use three hybrid models, and Qatar. In fact, the Porsche Panamera is the fastest police car in Qatar and can reach incredible speeds. In 2012, the cars took center stage and wowed audiences all over the country. These days, the cars are still used and have been known to scare off any would-be criminals. Yes, you really don't want to mess with the Porsche Panamera.

4 Lamborghini Murciélago (England)

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It is obvious to see why Lamborghini makes great police cars, with the speed, design, and engineering perfect for a high-class patrol vehicle. The Lamborghini Murciélago is also a perfect choice and was one of the best-selling cars to have come out of the Lamborghini brand. England certainly agreed and chose the model as the basis for one of their most impressive police cars. That's right, the Italian supercar was modified to fit English police standards along with the iconic blue and yellow police colors. However, although it might look amazing, the car is rather pathetic as a police car, especially as it only has two doors. Where do the criminals go?

3 Audi R8 V10 (Dubai)

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The Audi R8 is a 2-seater sports car hauling from another supergiant of Germany, Audi. The car is one of the most popular designs to have ever come out of Audi and is often referred to as one of the best. The car was first released in 2006 and has since been hugely successful across the globe. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to see the car amongst the many other of Dubai's police supercars. That's right, the Audi R8 is not your average squad car and reaches speeds that regular cars could only dream of. Yes, the car is extremely fast, and will more than likely catch you.

2 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT (Canada)

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The Maserati Quattroporte is four-door, full-sized luxury sports sedan created by the iconic carmakers in Italy, Maserati. The name "Quattroporte" literally means "four doors" which represents the car's most obvious feature. Over the years the car has undergone several changes and is now in its sixth generation. The Quattroporte is loved all over the world with countries such as the United Kingdom, the USA, and a number of European countries ranking it highly. However, those in Canada seem to love it the most and have used the car as a police vehicle. Yes, due to its size and appearance, the car makes an excellent police vehicle, with the Canadians seemingly happy with their transformation.

1 Dodge Charger Police Interceptor (USA)

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The Dodge Charger is one of the coolest cars in the world and was released as a show car all the way back in 1964. Over the years the car has morphed and transformed into a number of different things. However, the basics of the car have stayed the same, with the basics being that it is fast and aggressively styled. The police car version has been one of its more significant changes, with the US police force somewhat taking a liking to the famed vehicle. That's right, the car is the fastest police car in the United States and can outrun any vehicle that attempts to get away from it.

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