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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

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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

How to Remarket Patrol Vehicles

Fleet managers nationwide use a variety of strategies to sell their retired law enforcement vehicles.

February 7, 2018

Before agencies sell their retired patrol vehicles they usually remove equipment and try to reuse it. Photo: City of Dublin

Ford Police Vehicles and Officers that Drive Them Featured in Calendar

The December 2017 issue of POLICE Magazine comes with something extra, the 2018 Ford Police Vehicles Calendar. The popular calendar is produced by Ford and the parent company of POLICE, Bobit Business Media.

November 10, 2017

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2018 Police Motorcycle Testing in Michigan

Harley-Davidson adds performance-oriented stage kits to its pair of bikes, while Yamaha offers a police version of its FJR1300 sport touring model.

October 16, 2017

Photo: Paul Clinton

On Scene at the Michigan State Police Vehicle Test

MSP ran Ford's new F-150 and hybrid sedan responders, as well as a Dodge Durango, during the 2018-model-year evaluations.

October 16, 2017

Photo: Paul Clinton

The Pursuit Pickup Truck

Ford's new F-150 Police Responder is designed for patrol duty both on and off the road.

September 5, 2017

Policy Won't Stop Vehicle Attacks

Unrealistic policies make it tougher for officers to respond quickly in vehicle ramming situations like the attack in Nice, France.

July 10, 2017

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The Hybrid Patrol Car

Ford's all-new Police Responder Hybrid Sedan will be the first pursuit-rated hybrid vehicle and was designed for urban or local patrol work.

June 15, 2017

Ford's new hybrid Police Responder was introduced in April in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Thi Dao.

Managing High-Speed Pursuits

To reduce the dangers of high-speed vehicle pursuits, law enforcement agencies need to understand the causes of high-speed pursuits, the legal issues involved, the problems behind such pursuits, and the strategies for reducing high-speed pursuits.

June 15, 2017

Photo via Police File.

New Rides for Motor Officers

The iconic law enforcement motorcycle is most visible conducting traffic enforcement on highways and participating in special events and motorcades. Manufacturers are continually working to improve performance and comfort for motor officers. Here's a look at motorcycles currently available for law enforcement.

February 9, 2017

Law Enforcement Vehicles 2017

There is no one-size-fits-all vehicle solution for law enforcement. Here is a look at the wide range of vehicles available to meet the needs of today's law enforcement officers.

February 7, 2017

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

This screen shot from Telogis Ford Telematics shows some of the information that the system captures. (Photo: Telogis)

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