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Carrick Cook

Officer Carrick R. Cook is the Public Information Officer for the Arizona Department of Public Safety and a former motor officer with that agency.

Paul Clinton

As the POLICE Web editor, Paul Clinton contributes posts about patrol cars, motorcycles, and other police vehicles. He previously wrote about automotive electronics as managing editor of Mobile Electronics. Prior to that, he was an award-winning newspaper reporter.

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<p>The Victory Vision was one of two new 2012 police bikes tested by the Michigan State Police. Photo: Paul Clinton.</p>

Troopers Test New Police Motorcycles In Michigan

October 4, 2011

This year, the Michigan State Police tested new offerings from Victory Motorcycles—the Commander I and Vision cruisers—among the six police motorcycles to be offered in the 2012 model year. The state police also tested BMW's R1200-RTP, Harley-Davidson's Road King, and H-D's Electra Glide.

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Tags: Michigan State Police, Motorcycles, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki

<p>General Motors brought the second model year of its Chevy Caprice PPV to the annual Michigan tests. Photo: Paul Clinton.</p>

Michigan State Police Test 2012 Patrol Cars

September 26, 2011

A vehicle that can reach 150 mph certainly presents officer-safety concerns, yet officers may sleep more soundly knowing the capabilities these new vehicles bring to the table.

Tags: Michigan State Police, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Caprice, Ford Police Interceptor, Patrol Cars

<p>Dodge Durango Crew all-wheel drive. Photo: Paul Clinton.</p>

Dodge Considers Durango, Ram for Officers

September 20, 2011

Chrysler may produce law enforcement versions of its Dodge Durango and Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 if the automaker determines there's a market for the vehicles, company executives told POLICE Magazine.

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Tags: Chrysler, Patrol Cars, Patrol Boats

<p>The Peoria (Ill.) PD and St. Louis Metro PD use armored trucks to crack down on nuisance properties. Photo: SLMPD.</p>

St. Louis Police Enlist Armored Truck for Drug Surveillance

August 29, 2011

The St. Louis PD's new armored car once transported hard currency. Now, the Ninth Division commander will deploy it to deliver information.

Tags: Drug Enforcement, St. Louis PD, Video Surveillance

<p><em><strong>Photo: Michigan State Police.</strong></em></p>

Beyond the Crown Vic: MSP Tests 19 Vehicles for 2012

August 12, 2011

For the first time in two decades, Ford's mainstay Crown Vic Police Interceptor will be absent from the track, when the Michigan State Police commence their annual test of law enforcement vehicles in September.

Tags: Michigan State Police, Motorcycles, Patrol Cars, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Caprice, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Impala, Ford Police Interceptor, BMW, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, Victory Motorcycles, Ford CVPI

<p><em><strong>Photo: LAPD.</strong></em></p>

LAPD's Next-Generation Chevy Caprice

July 21, 2011

The Los Angeles Police Department's "smart car" concept for its next patrol cruiser may not be able to outmaneuver the Batmobile, yet it's loaded with enough high-tech features to catch plenty of non-comic book crooks.

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Tags: LAPD, Patrol Cars, Chevrolet Caprice

<p><strong>Photo:</strong> <strong id="yui_3_3_0_3_1310422743259906"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/o_l_i_v_i_e_r/">O l i v i e r</a></strong></p>

Code 3: The Hazards of Friendly Police Units

July 11, 2011

Hazards from other responding units include a neurological response known as "auditory exclusion" that may limit the officer's ability to hear another unit's sirens.

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Tags: Police Vehicle Accidents, Alhambra (Calif.) PD, Officer Safety, Code 3 Driving

<p><em><strong>Promotional flier showing the European version of the F800-GSP. Photo: BMW.</strong></em></p>

BMW Considers Sport Bike for Police Market

June 30, 2011

BMW plans to field-test a sport bike now being used by police agencies in Europe as an off-road option for American law enforcement. BMW is currently selling a civilian version of its F800-GS in the United States, and could easily convert it for police use, the company's law enforcement manager tells POLICE Magazine.

Tags: BMW, Philadelphia PD, Motorcycles

<p><em><strong>Photo: GM/Chevy.</strong></em></p>

How Is Your Agency Choosing Its New Patrol Car?

June 29, 2011

Our compatriots at Government Fleet (a sister publication of POLICE) asked fleet managers how they're choosing their new pursuit vehicle, and published their responses at the Anonymous Public Fleet Manager blog. While the responses shouldn't be taken as a scientific survey, the anecdotal answers do shed light on the decision-making process.

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Tags: Patrol Cars, Chevrolet Caprice, Ford Police Interceptor, Ford CVPI, Dodge Charger, Managing a Police Fleet

Video: Need To Open Up a Building Wall?

May 27, 2011

The BatCat — formerly known as the Bomb Assault Tactical Control Assessment Tool — is a massive automated robot that can be operated remotely and is part-truck and part-tractor. A telescoping arm can bring a claw, forklift or bucket up to 50 feet.

Tags: LAPD, Tactical Gear, Barricaded Suspects, Heavy Equipment

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