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Data911 Introduces Multi-Touch Display Designed for Emergency Vehicles

Over the last year, integrated mobile solutions provider Data911 has been working with a group of law enforcement and fire service agencies to design the M7+ Display expressly for first responders.

February 13, 2016

Video: California Deputy and Pilot Killed in Plane Crash

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office says the plane known as Sheriff One was on a call in the area, assisting with the arrest of a man who was brandishing a handgun. The man was arrested and the plane was leaving the call when it crashed into the side of a mountain ridge.

February 11, 2016

Video: Baltimore to Spend More Than $200K to Enhance Safety in Prisoner Vans

Changes will be made to 13 existing vans while 10 new ones are bought. Each will be equipped with video cameras.

January 14, 2016

Award-Winning Florida Police Fleet Saves Big with Idle Efficiency Technology

The Port St. Lucie (FL) Police Department recently completed a 90-day pilot program testing the effectiveness of Derive Efficiency's optimized engine calibration on a portion of their fleet. Since implementation, vehicles in the pilot group have seen an almost 12 percent reduction in idle fuel consumption.

January 8, 2016

Video: New Philly Police Commissioner Wants Squad Cars to be More Stealthy

Commissioner Richard Ross announced the directive to staff, referring to the still blue and red bar lights, not the emergency flashing colored lights.

January 7, 2016

Let Police Keep Military Surplus, Say Michigan Officials

Six Republican members of Michigan's congressional delegation wrote President Barack Obama on Monday asking him to reconsider a decision made earlier this year to have law enforcement agencies return surplus military equipment out of concern it could undermine confidence in police.

December 8, 2015

Video: CHP Helicopter Avoids Hitting Drone

The operator of a drone that forced a California Highway Patrol helicopter pilot to take evasive action Saturday night could face federal prosecution.

December 8, 2015

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Bell Helicopter's Aeronautical Accessories Brand Adds New Special Ops Platform/Step

Bell Helicopter's Aeronautical Accessories brand has added a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Special Ops Platform/Step to its product line for the Bell 429 aircraft.

November 27, 2015

Video: Oklahoma Sheriff Adds 'In God We Trust' to Vehicles

The Creek County (OK) Sheriff's Office is putting "In God We Trust" decals on all detective and deputy vehicles, but he said the four words are not about religion.

November 25, 2015

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Harley Offers Free Riding Academy Motorcycle Training to First Responders

Leading up to Thanksgiving, Harley-Davidson will expand its free Riding Academy motorcycle training offer to all first responders from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2016.

November 24, 2015

Photo: Harley-Davidson

Video: Ford's "Drugged Driving Suit" Simulates Effects of Driving While High

The folks at Ford know that sliding behind the wheel while under the influence of anything is a terrible idea, and the company is looking to drive that point home as part of its Ford Driving Skills for Life young-driver safety initiative. Henceforth, the program will include the use of a special suit designed to simulate the effects of a variety of drugs.

November 20, 2015

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Alabama Sheriff to Return Tracked Vehicles to Meet Federal Guidelines

Calhoun County, AL, Sheriff Larry Amerson says his department is returning its tracked armored vehicles because of new federal guidelines from the Obama Administration.

November 17, 2015

Photo: Calhoun County (AL) Sheriff's Office

OPS Public Safety Introduces Two New Products For Pick-Up Trucks

OPS Public Safety has introduced two new secure storage products for pick-up trucks. The Max Storage Drawer fits between the wheelwells and the Sidekick Drawer System, comprised of a long and short drawer, fits over the wheelwell.

November 11, 2015

L-com Releases New GPS/Cellular Antennas

L-com Global Connectivity, manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, will now offer GPS/cellular antennas for use in mobile tracking applications.

November 11, 2015

Silver Ships, Inc. Delivers Law Enforcement Vessel to New York Constables

Silver Ships Inc. recently delivered a Freedom 21 all-aluminum patrol/rescue boat to the Southampton, NY Bay Constables for their law enforcement mission. The 21-foot center console boat was designed and engineered for one-man operation.

October 16, 2015

Silver Ships Inc. recently delivered a Freedom 21 all-aluminum patrol/rescue boat to the Southampton, NY Bay Constables (Photo: Silver Ships Inc.)

Texas Agency Seizes Corvette Z06 from Drug Dealer, Renames It "Coptimus Prime"

New Braunfels PD was awarded the sports car under a federal program that allows police departments to repurpose assets seized in criminal investigations.

September 24, 2015

This Corvette Z06 was seized from a convicted drug dealer and awarded to the New Braunfels PD. (Photo: Facebook)

BRP Introduces Can-Am Spyder Police Unit

BRP has added a police-specific version of its Can-Am Spyder three-wheel vehicle – the Can-Am Spyder F3-P – to its growing line of products adapted for government and commercial use.

September 22, 2015

New Brooking Industries Catalog Available

The new catalog from Brooking Industries Inc. is now available, including several new products featured.

September 16, 2015

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