American Vehicle Systems (213) 770-6371 Request a quote

Police & Emergency Vehicle Upfitting in South Bay, CA

Built right.
On schedule.

Emergency vehicle upfitting, repair and equipment transfers for patrol, K-9, SWAT, fire and public-works vehicles, serving the South Bay and Los Angeles County. We confirm your build date in writing before work starts.

Request a quote Call (213) 770-6371
  • South Bay basedServing agencies across LA County
  • 8+ vehicle typesPatrol, K-9, SWAT, fire, EMS and more
  • 12+ brandsEquipment from Whelen, Federal Signal, Setina and more
  • Build and repairNew upfits, strips and equipment transfers

Agencies our team has worked with

  • Los Angeles Police badgeLos Angeles Police
  • LA County Sheriff badgeLA County Sheriff
  • Long Beach Police badgeLong Beach Police
  • Glendale Police badgeGlendale Police
  • Pasadena Police badgePasadena Police
  • Claremont Police badgeClaremont Police

What you can count on

Public agencies need vehicles that are ready when promised and built to standard. These are the commitments we work to.

Updates from start to finish

You hear from us at every stage, not only when the vehicle is done.

A turnaround date, in writing

Every quote includes a build timeline, and we track the vehicle against it.

Inspected before delivery

Every install is checked and tested before the vehicle leaves the shop.

Trained technicians, documented work

Installs follow California Title 13 and federal alteration rules, with records you can keep on file.

Police and emergency vehicles we build

Tell us the vehicle and the mission. We spec the layout, build it, and hand back a vehicle your officers and crews can start using the same day.

  • Patrol

    Lightbars, sirens, consoles, partitions, gun locks and equipment mounts, laid out for the officer and the department standard.

  • K-9

    Heat alarms, kennel inserts, door pops and ventilation for working dogs, with the patrol equipment around them.

  • SWAT and command

    Mobile command, tactical and special-purpose builds with custom storage, power and communications.

  • Prisoner transport and CSI

    Transport partitions and seating, evidence and field-investigation storage, and lighting for scene work.

  • Fire and EMS

    Chief, command and support vehicles with warning lights, radios and equipment storage for fire apparatus and staff units.

  • Public works and utility

    Arrow boards, amber lighting, tool storage and graphics for city and utility fleets.

  • Parking enforcement and UTV

    Compact enforcement vehicles and utility vehicles equipped for patrol and event work.

  • Private security

    Visible, professional lighting, graphics and storage for private patrol fleets.

Emergency lighting and equipment we install

Trusted equipment from the manufacturers agencies already specify, installed and tested together as one system.

Installation

  • Lightbars, perimeter and interior warning lights
  • Sirens, speakers and controllers
  • Radios, intercoms and modems
  • Laptop and tablet docks, AVL and mounts
  • Arrow boards and traffic advisors
  • Custom storage, tint and graphics

Equipment brands we install

Whelen logoFederal Signal logoSetina logoPro-Gard logoGamber-Johnson logoTroy logoJotto Desk logoSanta Cruz Gunlocks logoSecure-Idle logoAngel Armor logoWestin logoBaja Designs logo

Need a different brand? Ask. We install what your department specifies.

Emergency vehicle repair and fleet support

New builds are one part of the work. We also repair, strip and move equipment so vehicles come back into service faster and at lower cost.

Emergency vehicle repair

Diagnose and fix lighting, siren, radio and equipment problems so a vehicle is not sitting out of service.

Full vehicle strips

Remove equipment cleanly when a vehicle retires, ready for reuse or resale.

Equipment transfers

Move lightbars, consoles and mounts from the old vehicle to the new one, and save the agency the cost of buying them again.

New

Planned maintenance

Scheduled checks on lighting, sirens and installs, so problems are found before they are call-outs.

New

Mobile service

Technicians come to the agency yard for warranty and repair work on the vehicles you already have.

Arrow boards

Supply, install and repair directional arrow boards for patrol and public-works vehicles.

How a build works

Five steps, from the first call to the day the vehicle goes back into service.

  1. Quote

    Share the vehicle, the equipment list and your deadline. You get a written quote and timeline.

  2. Plan

    We confirm the layout and parts, and order what is not in stock.

  3. Build

    Technicians strip, install and wire the vehicle to the agreed layout.

  4. Test

    Lights, sirens, radios and mounts are tested together and inspected.

  5. Deliver

    Hand-off with a walkthrough, and service contact for anything after.

Vehicle upfitting across the South Bay and LA County

We build and service police, fire, EMS, public-works and private fleet vehicles for agencies and companies across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles County.

  • Manhattan Beach
  • El Segundo
  • Hawthorne
  • Redondo Beach
  • Hermosa Beach
  • Torrance
  • Gardena
  • Inglewood
  • Lawndale
  • Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles County

Request a quote

Send the vehicle and what you need. We reply with questions or a quote. Departments can also ask for vendor paperwork and references.

Location
South Bay, CA
Call
(213) 770-6371
Sales
sales@american-vs.com
Service and repair
service@american-vs.com
Accounts payable
billing@american-vs.com
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

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Questions agencies ask

Quick answers about vehicles, equipment, repair and quotes.

What vehicles does American Vehicle Systems upfit?

We upfit patrol, K-9, SWAT and command, prisoner transport and CSI, fire and EMS, public works and utility, parking enforcement and private security vehicles.

Can you move equipment from an old vehicle to a new one?

Yes. We move lightbars, consoles, mounts and other equipment from the old vehicle to the new one, so the agency does not have to buy them again.

Do you repair emergency vehicles and strip retired ones?

Yes. We diagnose and fix lighting, siren, radio and equipment problems, and we strip retired vehicles cleanly so the equipment is ready for reuse or resale.

Which equipment brands do you install?

Whelen, Federal Signal, Setina, Pro-Gard, Gamber-Johnson, Troy, Jotto Desk, Santa Cruz Gunlocks, Secure-Idle, Angel Armor, Westin and Baja Designs. We also install what your department specifies.

How do I request a quote?

Use the quote form, call (213) 770-6371 or email sales@american-vs.com with the vehicle, the equipment list and your deadline. We send back a written quote and timeline.

What areas do you serve?

We serve agencies and fleets across the South Bay and Los Angeles County, including Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Inglewood and Los Angeles.

Where is the shop?

American Vehicle Systems is based in South Bay, CA.