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Technology
OnStar Stops Carjacker, Who Then Falls Into Pool
A man who carjacked a Chevrolet Tahoe in a Visalia, Calif., parking lot using a sawed-off shotgun led police on a high-speed pursuit, until OnStar operators disabled the vehicle using a new feature added in 2009, the Los Angeles Times reports.
October 19, 2009
Technology
Detroit Cops Use OnStar For Stolen Vehicle Recovery
GM's OnStar is perhaps best known for providing turn-by-turn navigation and hands-free calls. But how about using it to recover a stolen vehicle?
October 2, 2009
Vehicle Ops
GM's OnStar Facebook 'Like' Campaign Raises Funds for FOP
OnStar's Brave On Facebook "Like" campaign honors the heroism and charitable practices of the members of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). With a target goal of a $250,000 donation, OnStar will help FOP's foundation provide services to the families of fallen officers during the holidays.
November 4, 2010
Vehicle Ops
GM Offers Special First Responder Pricing on Vehicles, OnStar Service
Paid and volunteer police, firefighters, EMTs/paramedics and 911 dispatchers now qualify for a special discount below the manufacturer’s suggested retail price on new vehicles at participating dealers. The discount is compatible with most other available offers.
June 19, 2018
Patrol
AL PD Uses Asset Forfeiture Funds from Big Seizure to Buy Needed Gear
Thanks to an OnStar tip two years ago that led them to four pounds of powder cocaine and a quarter-million dollars, the entire Pleasant Grove (AL) Police Department was able to use asset forfeiture funds to become better equipped.
March 14, 2017
Technology
Axon Announces Microsoft as Platinum Sponsor for Accelerate 2018 User Conference
Axon Enterprise has announced Microsoft as the platinum sponsor of its upcoming user conference, Axon Accelerate. The annual technology conference will take place in Scottsdale, AZ this June.
February 2, 2018
Vehicle Ops
Pursuit-Rated 4WD Chevy Tahoe Arrives for 2015
General Motors will begin producing a four-wheel-drive pursuit-rated Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for the 2015 model year for law enforcement agencies, the automaker announced Tuesday from the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
November 4, 2013
Vehicle Ops
Ways To End Vehicle Pursuits
Stationary roadblocks are no longer in wide use, but several innovative products could help officers safely end vehicle pursuits.
January 11, 2012
Technology
Next-Gen 911: Call Center of the Future
Next-generation 911 (NG 911) is a term that refers to the transition in public safety to broadband technology and multimedia-enabled operations that will enhance 911 capabilities for call centers and first responders. NG 911 relies on the implementation of an Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) that lets a person send video, voice and text "calls" to a call center during an emergency.
November 1, 2011
Vehicle Ops
GM to Hold Virtual Solutions Summit on Aug. 25
Be one of the first law enforcement fleet professionals to get the latest updates on new products and services that can help make your agency more effective, and efficient. Virtual Solutions Summit will give you the info you need to make the right decisions for your fleet.
July 30, 2020
Patrol
Telling People Where to Go and How They Can Get There
There are times when the information provided is too simplistic. While descending on a suspect who was hellbent on taking out his girlfriend and her family with an AK-47, we were advised that the suspect was "on the right side of the girlfriend’s house." Without a "You Are Here" marker painted on the street, we couldn't tell if it was the right side when facing the house or the right side when looking out of it.
July 5, 2007
Vehicle Ops
The Benefits of Telematics
Experts say telematics can save agencies money and prevent officers and civilians from being injured or even killed in patrol vehicle accidents.
March 8, 2016
Patrol
How to Spot a Stolen Car
There are many motivations for stealing cars. Some are taken by kids for so-called “joyrides.” Others are shipped to foreign countries and resold or chopped into parts. And more and more often, stolen cars are used to facilitate other crimes, including burglaries, robberies, assaults, and the transportation of narcotics and smuggled immigrants.
April 30, 2007
Vehicle Ops
Chevy Tahoe PPV: Redesigned and Ready for Duty
Chevy's Tahoe patrol vehicle is fast and nimble, it corners well, and it has a good turning radius. It's also comfortable, offers a higher vantage point than a patrol sedan, and can carry a lot more gear than a car. So I couldn't wait to test and evalulate the new 2015 Tahoe PPV with four-wheel-drive.
June 30, 2015
Technology
IOT and Smart Cities Tech can Revolutionize Policing
Emerging technologies such as Internet of things and smart cities are becoming more and more prevalent in law enforcement. You and your agency need to be ready for the next wave.
September 7, 2021
Technology
Cutting Out the Chase
Now, emerging technologies may offer a solution once thought impossible: to stop a fleeing violator quickly, yet safely.
October 31, 2007
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