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Vehicle Ops
Boston Motor Patrol
Boston celebrated two centennials in 2012—the building of Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox and the founding of the Boston Police Department's motor unit, which is known as the Mobile Operations Patrol (MOP) unit. The two centennials came together on Sept. 16, when agency brass recognized the unit's heritage during a ceremony in front of Fenway's "green monster" wall in left field. Photos courtesy of Robert Anthony.
October 9, 2012
Vehicles
LAPD Selects BMW For Motor Patrol
The department is now taking delivery of the last of the 100 R1200 RT-P 2009 sport touring motorcycles, and will shift away from the Harley-Davidson cruisers that have been a staple of one of the nation's largest motor patrol units.
January 7, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Motor Patrol 2007
For almost 100 years American law enforcement officers have been riding motorcycles in the line of duty. Even before Chief August Vollmer, who is credited with organizing the first official Police Motorcycle Patrol in the United States with the Berkeley (Calif.) Police Department in 1911, law enforcement recognized the value of motorcycles.
April 30, 2007
Vehicle Ops
Motor Patrol: Working on Two Wheels
The motorcycle police officer has been an American icon for more than half a century. But contrary to "CHiPs" fantasies, the job is not all glamour, and working a police shift on two wheels is just as tough, if not tougher, than working the same shift in a patrol car.
January 31, 2004
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Patrol
June 5, 2014
Vehicle Ops
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
Patrol
California Highway Patrol Motor Officer Killed in Crash
Investigators say the officer pulled over an SUV when a third vehicle veered onto the shoulder "for unknown reasons" and hit the CHP motorcycle and the SUV.
August 10, 2018
Vehicle Ops
Texas Agency Picks Victory for Motor Patrol
The Tyler (Texas) Police Department took delivery of 10 Victory Commander I police motorcycles in March. The motorcycles were delivered ready for duty with lights and siren, radios, radio connections, radar, and video equipment.
May 3, 2012
Special Units
CHP Motor Officer Struck by Vehicle on Interstate
A motor officer with the California Highway Patrol was struck by a passing vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.
July 17, 2019
Vehicle Ops
Electric Motorcycles on Patrol
While it's unlikely that all-electric cars will replace their gasoline-powered counterparts for law enforcement patrol duty, smaller electric vehicles have made inroads into police fleets.
November 4, 2013
Technology
Motorola's Connected Patrol Car
Motorola Solutions unveiled its concept of a next-generation patrol vehicle at a July press event that brings many new communications capabilities to field officers. Motorola's Chevy Caprice includes an LTE broadband modem, steering wheel controls for radio communication, and voice-command technology. Video processing technology optimizes in-car video streaming into and out of the vehicle.
August 5, 2011
Vehicles
History of America's First Motorized Patrol Vehicle
The Akron Police Department claims this historic distinction with an electric-powered patrol wagon produced in 1899.
May 18, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Carbon Motors E7 Patrol Car
Firefighters, the military, paramedics, even postal carriers, drive vehicles built for their jobs. The Carbon Motors' E7 would give law enforcement officers such a vehicle. Time will tell whether it becomes the "patrol car of the future." But here's a closer look at its purpose-built (mostly interior) features that have made an impression with officers.
June 7, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Coming Attraction: Carbon Motors' E7 Patrol Car
The Carbon Motors E7 prototype patrol vehicle looks something like a cross between an exotic sports car and a prop vehicle from a science fiction film. Its body styling is dynamic, muscular, almost startling, and it has the ability to visibly excite police audiences.
January 31, 2009
Special Units
California Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash
A motor officer with the California Highway Patrol was seriously injured when he collided with the back of a van travelling in the left lane of a highway on Tuesday morning.
October 23, 2019
Patrol
Motorist Killed During N.C. Highway Patrol Pursuit
Shortly after 10:15 p.m. Saturday, passing through the intersection at North Davidson Street and Parkwood Avenue in Charlotte, Latia Winchester's maroon Chevrolet Impala was broadsided by a car being chased by an N.C. Highway Patrol cruiser, authorities said.
March 21, 2010
Patrol
Border Patrol Agent Killed in Southern Arizona Motorcycle Crash
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Manuel Alvarez was killed Thursnday in a motorcycle accident south of Sells, AZ, on the Tohono O'odham reservation. More Here.
August 12, 2016
Vehicle Ops
Mich. Agency Purchases Victory Motorcycles
The Warren (Mich.) Police Department has purchased eight Victory Commander I motorcycles for motor patrol. The motorcycles have been eye-catching for members of the public and have helped community relations in the community.
September 5, 2012
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