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LAPD Loaned Luxury Electric Vehicles for Testing

The Los Angeles Police Department recently showed off a Tesla Model S P85D and a BMW i3 as the newest members of its police car fleet in the name of “testing and research.” The two high-end automobiles are being loaned to the LAPD and were unveiled as part of the announcement of a broader plan to bring 288 new electric and hybrid vehicles to Los Angeles’ city-owned fleet.

September 14, 2015

Tesla loaned LAPD this luxury electric sedan for testing and research. (Photo: LAPD)

Angel Armor Receives National Recognition Through NTOA

Angel Armor LLC has announced that Angel Armor Ballistic Door Panels have received the highly respected National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended status.

August 28, 2015

Performance Custom Cabinets' Thorguarde Weapons Vault Now NTOA Member Tested and Recommended

The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has awarded Performance Custom Cabinets' Thorguarde Weapons Vault a 4.32 from their Member Tested and Recommended Program.

August 19, 2015

Photo: Performance Custom Cabinets LLC

N.Y. State Police Update Fleet After Trooper Complaint

The New York State Police plan to remove higher-mileage vehicles in answer to a complaint filed by the agency's troopers that the vehicles continuously break down.

August 4, 2015

Image: New York State Police Facebook Page

Chevy Recalling 47,000 Caprice Patrol Vehicles for Seat Belt Concern

According to documents GM filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, flexible steel cables that connect seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat may be bent from being sat upon while entering the vehicle. Over time, repeated bending may break the cable.

July 15, 2015

Video: Massachusetts Man Dumped Gas on Cruiser, Lit It on Fire

Southbridge, Mass., Police say a man walked up to an unoccupied cruiser at the police station, dumped gasoline on it, and lit then it on fire late Tuesday night. The spectacle was captured on cellphone video.

June 18, 2015

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SoundOff Signal Celebrates 23 Years of Consecutive Growth with Groundbreaking Ceremony

SoundOff Signal has announced yet another company expansion. Groundbreaking on a new 27,000-square-foot addition to the company's Hudsonville, Mich., facility is anticipated to start at the end of June, and will be managed by Grand Rapids-based Pioneer Construction.

June 17, 2015

Photo: SoundOff Signal

Baltimore Police Want to Add Safety Measures to 24 Transport Vans

Baltimore Police look at ways to improve safety and accountability in their prisoner transports.

June 4, 2015

Code 3 Introduces SuperVisor Flex Light

Code 3 Inc. has introduced the SuperVisor Flex, an updated version of Code 3’s front windshield interior light, the SuperVisor U. The Flex is available in Torus MultiColor (18-up) and single color (9-up) lightheads. T

May 5, 2015

Code 3 Introduces Emergency Lighting for the 2015 Charger

Code 3 Inc. has introduced a complete set of lights and sirens custom fit for the 2015 Dodge Charger: from the license plate to the front grille, to the lightbar, and finally to rear lights.

April 30, 2015

Tactical Command Cabinets Introduces Watch Commander Board

Tactical Command Cabinets LLC has designed and engineered the new EX2240 watch commander tactical command board for incident command situations involving fire, police, EMS, and other public works vehicles. Complete with vertical incident command boards, now your agency can have a board on each side of the command area—even room for a horizontal pullout if needed.

April 23, 2015

Photo: Tactical Command Cabinets

Angel Armor Adds to Line of Ballistic Door Panels for Police Vehicles

“We are excited to extend our offering of revolutionary ballistic protection to a wider range of vehicles, protecting additional men and women of law enforcement,” said Philip Hicks, director of business development for Angel Armor.

April 15, 2015

Brooking Industries Introduces Rear Hatch Pod for 2015 Chevy Tahoe

Brooking Industries' new ABS pod for the 2015 Chevy Tahoe accommodates an 8-head RayZR light stick and up to four popular ST6 surface mount light heads. The RayZR mounts in a fitted shelf while the ST6s mount on the sides at a 30-degree angle, providing optimum off-axis/intersection coverage.

April 15, 2015

Photo: Brooking Industries

Havis Introduces New Prisoner Transport Inserts and Accessories

New Havis Prisoner Transport Inserts are designed specifically for a variety of vans, and are available in 80-, 100-, and 120-inch lengths with one, two, or three compartments.

April 1, 2015

Kussmaul Electronics Introduces AutoCharge 40/20

Kussmaul Electronics' new 40/20 is a completely automatic, modified 3-step, single-channel battery charger designed for vehicles with a single battery system. The combined battery charger and low ripple battery saver provides a complete package. Additionally, the battery saver output provides uninterrupted power to accessory loads.

April 1, 2015

Photo: Kussmaul Electronics

Iowa Officer Joins Ford's Police Advisory Board

A Mason City (Iowa) PD officer has joined Ford's Police Advisory Board to provide input on the automaker's law enforcement vehicles.

March 30, 2015

RIBCraft Delivers Boat to Decatur Police Department

RIBCraft, manufacturer of professional grade rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for safety professionals, law enforcement, and military agencies, announced the delivery of a specialized RIBCraft 7.8 for patrol and enforcement operations to the City of Decatur, Alabama.

March 25, 2015

Photo: RIBCraft

Dallas Police Helicopter Lands Safely After Bird Strike

A Dallas Police Department helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing Monday night after hitting a bird over Lake Ray Hubbard.

March 24, 2015

A Dallas Police Department helicopter was forced to land after a bird strike. (Photo: Screen shot from WFAA TV)

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