Michigan Vehicle Tests: 2012 Ford Police Interceptor

Tony Gratson, government sales manager with Ford Motor Co., gives a walkaround tour of the 2012 Ford Police Interceptor at the Michigan State Police's annual vehicle evaluation.

December 8, 2010

Tony Gratson, government sales manager with Ford Motor Co., gives a walkaround tour of the 2012 Ford Police Interceptor at the Michigan State Police's annual vehicle evaluation.

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Maximizing Fleet Efficiency and Accountability with Traka Key Management Solutions

Maximizing Fleet Efficiency and Accountability with Traka Key Management Solutions

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SPECIAL REPORT: Officer Health & Safety

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Navigating Emerging Drugs for Law Enforcement

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How to Support More Effective De-Escalation and Use-of-Force Training

FL Deputy’s Patrol Vehicle Struck by Lightning

The deputy was transported to the hospital and expected to be OK, the agency reports.

Walton County Sheriff's Office vehicle struck by lightning Sunday. The deputy was transported to the hospital and is expected to be OK.

JHB Group to Introduce Overland Response Trailer for Public Safety

The Badger is aimed at improving the capabilities of police, fire, and emergency management agencies in different environments, giving them a versatile command trailer.

BFGoodrich Announces New All-Season Pursuit Tire

“The BFGoodrich Elite-Force T/A tire responds to emergencies in any condition, from driving downpours to grinding gravel roads,” said Kim Kegler, BFGoodrich Tires brand director.

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Polaris Announces Innovative Side-by-Side Vehicle, Polaris Xpedition

The new Polaris Xpedition is appropriate for city, state and federal personnel as they patrol and protect conservation and public lands.

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Police Fleet Conference Spotlight: Electrifying Patrol Fleets

Cobb County, Georgia, Fleet Services Director Al Curtis will lead the session, sharing about his experience adding EVs to his fleet. He'll be joined by Cobb County Carshop Supervisor Scott Misico, who will share about his experience working on EVs.

The 2023 Police Fleet Conference features a session on law enforcement fleet electrification.

Police Fleet Conference Session Spotlight: Procurement and Upfitting

In Police Vehicle Procurement Problems and Solutions, David Renschler, CPFP, of Fairfield, California, shares advice on dealing with procurement troubles. Plus, representatives from Ford, GM, and Stellantis will join the conversation.

The 2023 Police Fleet Conference features sessions on procurement problems and solutions, as well as police vehicle upfitting.

Police Fleet Conference Session Spotlight: Knowing Your Police Vehicle

Sgt. Tom Gorman of the Connecticut State Police has a training program in place to educate officers on their vehicles. In the Knowing Your Police Vehicle session, he'll share details about the program.

The 2023 Police Fleet Conference features a session on officer vehicle education.

Driver Dies After Jumping from Stolen CHP Vehicle During Pursuit

A driver died when he jumped from a stolen California Patrol Vehicle as he attempted to elude other officers.

POLICE Vehicle Spotlight: Chevrolet Silverado PPV

Chevy’s pursuit-rated pickup is available with a two-inch life for off-road duty, but it’s also well equipped for street work.

The Chevrolet Silverado PPV is built for patrol in all weather conditions.

SoundOff Signal Launches Telematics Product for Law Enforcement

According to SoundOff Signal, bluePrint Connect uses a combination of cellular service, proprietary software, applications, and GPS to connect vehicles, equipment, and other assets to the cloud where it monitors and reports on nearly every detail of information about the vehicle.

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Lessons Learned Managing the Nation’s Largest Police Fleet

If you ask Martinez which “first” he’s most proud of, it’s getting his entire fleet of marked patrol vehicles outfitted with ballistic panels and glass from Hardwire. It came after several NYPD officers were shot and killed while sitting in their patrol vehicles in less than three years.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner Robert Martinez stands with the agency's first Ford Mustang Mach-E in August 2022. This vehicle is used for administrative duties. (Photo: Courtesy of Robert Martinez)

NYPD Unveils Redesigned Patrol Vehicles

The updated vehicles will include 360-degree interior camera systems. Highway patrol vehicles in the fleet already have in-car cameras, but the rest of the fleet does not. The updated ones will be able to capture more, with the 360-degree filming capabilities.

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announced a vehicle redesign during the department's annual State of the NYPD breakfast. New decals will feature the NYPD's flag, which includes green and white stripes. (Photo: NYPD)

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