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The town that built North America’s cop cars | St.Thomas ON #stillstanding

Mar 18, 2026 · 0:05:38
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  • St. Thomas, Ontario, was home to a Ford plant that built most North American police cars.
  • The factory produced the Crown Victoria, a car that dominated police fleets for decades.
  • Plant closure in 2011 devastated the town, impacting thousands of workers and local businesses.

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