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LAPD Field-Tests Electric Bicycles for Patrol
Officers with the LAPD's bicycle unit will begin field-testing Currie Technologies' IZIP Express electric bicycles at special events to determine their viability for patrol. Currie supplied the unit with prototype models for initial evaluation a year ago. The company then modified the electric bicycle's components and design, incorporating feedback from officers.
April 26, 2011
Photo: Currie Technologies.
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Vectrix Electric Vehicle Challenge for Officers Benefits Charity
More than 80 police officers from 40 departments around the U.S. will participate in the Vectrix Electric Motorcycle Challenge from April 28-30. The event will raise funds for the Spokes4Hope charity for abused children.
April 24, 2011
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Suspect Who Fired at LAPD Copter Arrested
Officers arrived to observe Danny Lopez firing at the police helicopter. Family members eventually tackled Lopez and held him for arrest. Police had responded to a report of gunshots in the 15700 block of Saticoy Street in Van Nuys about 6 a.m.
April 24, 2011
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Washington Troopers Get Honda ST1300 for Highway Enforcement
The Washington State Patrol has begun adopting the Honda ST1300PA motorcycle and shifting away from BMW motorcycles for highway enforcement. There are currently 43 full-time troopers on motorcycles across the state and 12 have just completed the transition.
April 24, 2011
Photo: Washington State Patrol.
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Texas Agency Seeks Purchase of 176 Crown Vics
The Austin (Texas) Police Department has requested $4.5 million from its city to purchase 179 Ford Crown Vic cruisers in the final year of production.
April 19, 2011
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N.C. Man Urinated on Highway Patrol Cruiser
A Wilson man is expected in court in May on charges he urinated on a North Carolina Highway Patrol car parked in front of a county magistrate's office.
April 17, 2011
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Wyoming City OKs Personal Use of Patrol Cars
Cheyenne, Wyo., Mayor Rick Kasen has re-instituted a policy allowing the city's officers to use their patrol cars for personal use if they meet several conditions.
April 14, 2011
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Michigan Trooper Crashes During Early Morning Pursuit
Trooper Jeffrey Werda, 43, had responded to a pursuit at 1:30 a.m. today on Birch Run Road in Taymouth Township to help Saginaw County sheriff's deputies with the chase.
April 5, 2011
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Mississippi Sheriff To Replace Crown Vics with Tahoes
The eight new SUVs are also better suited for the rugged, rural roads of the jurisdiction, according to Sheriff Jim Johnson. The Tahoes have a larger gas tank and get 15 MPG compared to the 12 MPG delivered by the Ford Crown Vic.
March 24, 2011
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Roadside Safety Introduces Duro Flash LEDs As Alternative To Incendiary Flares
The Duro Flash devices can be used by officers to mark vehicles, close a lane, direct traffic, or make a location more visible. A Duro Flash unit can also be placed under a cone for higher visibility.
March 24, 2011
Photo: Adamson Industries.
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Customized H-D Fat Boy by Paul Jr. Designs Benefits NLEOMF
A Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle from Paul Jr. Designs customized in honor of a St. Paul, Minn., Police officer killed in the line of duty will be featured at National Police Week and auctioned later this year.
March 16, 2011
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NYPD's Ballistic Vessel Can Thwart Mumbai-Style Attack
The jet-propelled boat will arrive with sealed windows to keep out contaminated air and is designed to respond to a suicide or active-shooter attack in the port area.
March 15, 2011
The NYPD will purchase a boat similar to this one used by the Coast Guard. Photo: NYPD.
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Washington Officer Crashes To Avoid Gunman
A Lakewood (Wash.) Police officer crashed his cruiser, while evading a parked vehicle with a passenger pointing a shotgun at him.
March 8, 2011
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Police Officers Test-Drive 2012 Ford Police Interceptors
In the videos, officers drive the new Police Interceptors, which debut later this year, in a series of competitive driving exercises against the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV and Dodge Charger Pursuit.
March 6, 2011
Ford Pi Citypursuit Web 1
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Georgia Sheriff Saving $105,000 a Year with Propane Fuel
The department now has 36 patrol cars in its fleet that act as hybrid propane vehicles. For the conversion, a separate propane fuel system is added that allows the vehicles to switch between propane fuel and traditional gasoline.
March 1, 2011
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Knox County Approves 65 Ford CVPIs for Sheriff
Commissioner Amy Broyles has pointed out that the County Commission has under-funded the sheriff's office for several years, which has led to the need to replace these vehicles.
February 27, 2011
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Code 3 Introduces Essex Series Interior Light
Essex Series lights feature a new style of flared visor, allowing for greater off-angle coverage that's particularly useful for approaching intersections.These lights offer 27 user-selectable flash patterns for single head and 53 flash patterns for dual head.
February 24, 2011
Photo courtesy of Code 3.
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Code 3 Introduces Intrepid Series Interior Light
Intrepid Series lights also feature split color combinations and 40 user-selectable flash patterns.
February 24, 2011
Photo courtesy of Code 3.
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