Why are front wheel drive cars not suitable as police cars?

I have read a number of postings that indicate front wheel drive cars are not suitable as police cars. Why is that?

Scott2011-06-17T15:22:16Z

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It's difficult to get a robust engine and transmission in a front wheel drive. They're very hard on the cars.

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?2011-06-17T15:23:04Z

most front wheel drive vehicles used by police have odd handling characteristics at high speed.

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