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Armoring Your Rolling Office

Officers are getting shot and killed in their cars and SUVs. Vehicle armor manufacturers and their law enforcement agency customers are hoping to make that a thing of the past.

May 30, 2019

DEW Engineering makes Ford's in-the-door armor.

Local Law Enforcement Fleet Departments Missing out on Millions of Savings

Interested in saving fuel and saving money for your law enforcement fleet? Continue reading to learn about four benefits of vehicle software upgrades.

May 7, 2019

Arrive Alive

Law enforcement commanders, trainers, and officers must work to reduce single-vehicle crashes on patrol.

May 6, 2019

Doug Wyllie is contributing web editor to POLICE Magazine.

Hybrids Ready for Patrol

Police vehicles with hybrid gas-electric engines will save law enforcement agencies money and cut emissions. More importantly, they can do the job.

April 26, 2019

Hybrid gas-electric vehicles are being used for patrol duties in a number of U.S. cities, including New York.

7 Ways to Stay Safe on Motor Patrol

Arm yourself with the tools and tactics to be at the top of your game while riding your motorcycle on duty. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

April 24, 2019

Arm yourself with the tools and tactics to be at the top of your game while riding your motorcycle on duty.

Vehicle Accessories 2019

Outfit your vehicle with the latest safety, security, and technological accoutrements.

February 7, 2019

Brake Parts Inc. Raybestos Police

Looking Back: The Great American Police Car

POLICE has been covering law enforcement vehicles for a very long time, and over the years officers' mobile offices have changed quite a bit.

February 6, 2019

Patrol Vehicles 2019

This year the Big 3 are offering new SUVs, new engines, and new features for law enforcement fleets.

February 2, 2019

2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Driving the 2019 Dodge Durango Pursuit

With its new Durango Pursuit, Dodge offers law enforcement customers a muscular patrol SUV that may serve well as a K-9 unit.

February 1, 2019

2019 Dodge Durango Pursuit

How to Manage Your Fleet During a Disaster

Making sure vehicles are available to respond to calls during an event like a wildfire taxes resources and requires adjusting procedures in ways you might not have considered.

December 16, 2018

Law enforcement vehicles suffer repeated damage during disasters, and need many replacement parts to remain operational.

How to Drive in Dangerous Weather

The best way to prevent accidents is to learn to recognize the hazards and train on how to prevent them from causing a tragedy.

November 16, 2018

The Michigan State Police provides extensive vehicle-operation training to its recruits. Photo: Michigan State Police

General Tire: Getting a Grip

General Tire's G-MAX Justice is designed to perform well during pursuits and to withstand hard use on duty every day, in every environment.

October 5, 2018

General Tire's G-MAX Justice is made to withstand duty use and provide longer tread life. (Photo: General Tire)

2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility with Hybrid Powertrain

Ford says that with its fuel savings and reduced cost of maintenance the 2020 PI Utility hybrid will pay back the additional cost of the hybrid powertrain in two years.

September 4, 2018

Ford says the 2020 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid is more powerful and more economical than the current gasoline-only models. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

2018 Dodge Durango Pursuit

One big change between the 2018 Durango Pursuit and the 2019 models is that buyers now have a choice of engines. The 2018 was released with one engine, the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI. The 2019 is available with the HEMI or with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6.

August 31, 2018

The 2019 Dodge Durango Pursuit features a new front end design that helps cool the brakes during intense driving. (Photo: Dodge)

Vehicle Spotlight: The Armored Group BATT-X and Discreet Armored Suburban

Armored vehicles used in law enforcement come in a wide variety of configurations, ranging from patrol vehicles with ballistic protection in the doors to large and heavily shielded rescue vehicles. The Armored Group (TAG) makes both.

June 22, 2018

The BATT-X is designed to offer protection and comfort during high-risk operations. Photo: The Armored Group

Specialty Vehicles for LEOs

These vehicles help officers accomplish their missions in a wide range of environments.

May 7, 2018

(Photo: Beaudry Police Authority Sales)

Motor Units Are Resource Multipliers

Are your agency's motorcycle officers being used to their full advantage?

April 2, 2018

Motor units are often locked into traditional roles such as providing motorcade escorts. Photo: Amaury Murgado

The Next Generation of Patrol Vehicles

Look at the current police vehicle and consumer vehicle trends and you can make predictions about what you'll be driving on duty in the next decade.

February 8, 2018

Chevrolet is already offering semi-autonomous safety systems as an option on the 2018 Tahoe PPV. For future vehicles the features will most likely come standard. Photo: General Motors

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