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Vehicle Accessories 2019 Gallery
Outfit your vehicle with the latest safety, security, and technological accoutrements.
February 26, 2019
Westin Public Safety's Defender Front Partition features an 18-gauge, 1.5-inch tubular frame and 16-gauge powder coated steel, as well as 10-gauge upper mounting brackets. Recessed foot wells and recessed and flat panels are included. Tamper-proof hardware is used on all exposed hardware in the prisoner area and the windows feature anti-glare and scratch-resistant windows. The partition is made to be quick and easy to install—no drilling or cutting required. All visible hardware is black coated stainless steel. www.westinpublicsafety.com/defender.html
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Specialty Vehicles for LEOs Gallery
Law enforcement work requires that officers are mobile through any environment, whether its on the road or in the water. These vehicles highlight the latest options available for agencies looking for the best in mobility.  Related: Specialty Vehicles for LEOs
May 8, 2018
The Armored Group (TAG) BATT-APX is a fully modular armored rescue vehicle that can be built on a variety of chassis, allowing ease of use and reduced maintenance costs. Designed and engineered in Detroit, the BATT-APX features proven and independently verified .50 caliber armor protection and offers capabilities including adjustable hydraulic ram, gas injection devices, thermal cameras, winches, and turret protection. This new modular platform can also be adjusted for EOD, Medevac, and Border Patrol teams to help save law enforcement officers' lives. www.armoredcars.com (Photo: The Armored Group)
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Michigan State Police Vehicle Testing
Here's a look at the crop of sedans, SUVs, and a pickup truck offered by various manufacturers as 2018-MY vehicles for law enforcement that were tested by the Michigan State Police.
October 31, 2017
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Bicycle Gear 2017
This equipment will help you get the most out of your shifts on bike patrol.
April 28, 2017
Volcanic Bikes Frame Bag The triangle-shaped Frame Bag from Volcanic Bikes can be used as extra storage for carrying supplies when the rear bag on your bicycle is full. Loading the weight of supplies in the Frame Bag can provide better balance, as the center of gravity is lowered. The bag is reinforced with heavy-duty Velcro, water-resistant materials, and waterproof zipper, and features an exit port in the main compartment for a hydration tube or battery wire. It comes in sizes ranging from small to extra large. www.volcanicbikes.com
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2014 Police Vehicle Testing
Starting with the 2015 model year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors will offer at least one police vehicle in an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive configuration. In early November, GM introduced a pursuit-rated version of its four-wheel-drive Chevy Tahoe to go with the pursuit-rated RWD Tahoe. In June, Chrysler announced it would produce an AWD Charger Pursuit.
January 2, 2014
General Motors announced it will produce a pursuit-rated four-wheel-drive Chevrolet Tahoe for the 2015 model year.
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LASD 2014 Model Year Vehicle Testing
Each year, law enforcement agencies in Michigan and Southern California evaluate new pursuit-rated police vehicles from the upcoming model year. This year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tested 21 sedans, SUVs, and motorcycles from the 2014 model year. Read the full story here. Photos by Paul Clinton.
December 5, 2013
An LASD deputy rolls the Ford P.I. Utility EcoBoost toward the road course for testing.
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Ohio Agency's Ford Police Wagon
The Toledo (Ohio) Police Department has purchased seven Ford E-150 and five Ford E-250 vans to outfit for crime-scene investigations and special event response. The E-250 vans will be set up as police wagons to handle group arrests because of their larger size. View our gallery of one the agency's using for prisoner transport. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Toledo PD.
September 23, 2013
Ford's E-250 van allows Toledo Police officers to arrest groups of disorderly people and transport them to a city holding cell.
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Emergency Vehicle Lighting
Update the exterior lighting of your agency's emergency vehicles with these accessories from six leading law enforcement suppliers. These lighting solutions offer easier integration into push bumpers for upfitters and greater versatility for patrol officers. Photos courtesy of vendors.
September 4, 2013
Adamson Industries' HG2 Crossfire is an outward-facing tag bezel with an emergency lighting system designed for maximum visibility. The Crossfire lighting design features optics mounted at grazing angles to enhance visibility by emitting light onto a broader field of view. There are multiple color combinations and flash patterns available. Constructed of aluminum with a black powder coat finish for durability, it utilizes factory mounting locations for ease of installation and its design can fit to all vehicles.
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Classic Chrysler Patrol Cars
Chrysler has been producing Plymouth or Dodge patrol cars since the early 1930s, and for many of those early years Plymouth turned out some special cars for police work. The earliest came when the Washington State Patrol began using a 1932 Plymouth 1932 PB coupe, according to AllPar.com. Chrysler offered its first police package on 1956 Dodge Coronets. The 1970s brought the era of Mopar squads.
June 13, 2013
The LAPD patrolled with this 1971 Plymouth Fury. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Museum.
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Vehicle Weapons Storage
You don't want someone getting a hold of your weapons or other potentially dangerous items kept in your vehicle. Secure firearms and other potentially dangerous gear safely in your rolling office with these seven law enforcement-specific solutions. Photos are courtesy of vendors.
April 25, 2013
TruckVault's Lift System is designed to allow spare tire access for Ford Explorer pursuit vehicles. The company’s Lift Technology uses air assist cylinders to make lifting the entire unit a snap. Simple in design, its all-steel construction is engineered for heavy service.
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Wis. Agency's Subaru STI Rally Car
The Greenfield (Wis.) Police Department's 2012 Subaru WRX STI, acquired on a courtesy lease from Schlossmann's Subaru City, makes an impression. The department has been using the vehicle for community relations, traffic enforcement, and cruising enforcement. Several violators have requested a ride to jail in the backseat of this police rally car. Read the full story here. The car was featured in a photo shoot by Jay Baumgardner.
March 11, 2013
The Greenfield PD acquired its Subaru WRX STI in the fall, after upgrading its fleet to Dodge Chargers.
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In-Service Cop Cars: Ford P.I. Utility
After retiring its venerable Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford offered law enforcement agencies two choices—the Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility. The P.I. Utility has caught on with highway patrol agencies for its increased cargo capacity and rear-end crash rating. View our gallery of in-service Ford P.I. Utility vehicles, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.
March 8, 2013
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Ford Police Interceptor Utility.
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LAPD's Patrol Car of the Future
The Los Angeles Police Department and Chrysler developed a concept of the "patrol car of the future" that was displayed at the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. The Dodge Charger features an integrated dashboard screen, solar-powered lightbar, USB ports, and a vehicle wrap. Read the full story, "LAPD's Next-Generation Dodge Charger." Photos by Paul Clinton.
November 16, 2012
The Dodge Charger Pursuit gave IACP attendees a glimpse into a more connected future for officers. 3M provided a vehicle wrap that can be peeled off to increase vehicle resale value.
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2013 Police Vehicle Testing
Evaluators in Michigan and Southern California have completed their testing of the 2013 model-year patrol cars, SUVs, and motorcycles. View these photos from the test sites that show the vehicles in action. Read "How to Use Police Vehicle Tests" for the full story.
November 1, 2012
Ford's Police Interceptor sedan. Photo: Raymond Holt, MSP
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In-Service Cop Cars: Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
After retiring its venerable Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford offered law enforcement agencies two choices—the Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility. The vehicles provide a balance of fuel efficiency and power. View our gallery of in-service Ford Police Interceptor sedans, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.
October 24, 2012
The Oswego (Ill.) PD's 2013 Ford Police Interceptor sedan. Photo: Christopher Holmes.
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In-Service Cop Cars: Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet returned to the patrol car market with its Caprice PPV, a smaller, more powerful Caprice than the mid-90s model. This new police-only Caprice has impressed agencies with its mix of agility, braking, and high-speed handling. View our gallery of in-service Chavrolet Caprice PPVs, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.
October 24, 2012
The West Chicago (Ill.) Police Department's Chevy Caprice. Photo: Christopher Holmes.
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Vehicle Accessories: 2012
This has been a watershed year for law enforcement vehicles. Agencies have been taking delivery of four new models from Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. And each of those new models must now be equipped with the latest accessories designed specifically to fit them or enhance their performance as public safety vehicles. Here's a look at some cool new vehicle accessories that have caught the eyes of the POLICE Magazine staff in recent months.
October 23, 2012
AEDEC International's Prisoner Transport System is available for both the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and the Ford P.I. Utility. The backseat units provide a variety of means for securing prisoners, and are available with or without wiring channel adaptation. The Utility version offers a rear screen option to prevent prisoner access to the tools and weapons you have stored in your vehicle.
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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
A 1929 Boston P.D. tribute motorcycle on loan from the American Police Motorcycle museum.
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