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North Carolina Highway Patrol Adds Mustangs to Patrol Fleet

The agency said on Facebook that fielding the 25 new muscle cars continues a legacy of the Tarheel State’s troopers using Mustangs in the 1980s and early 1990s.

April 19, 2024

Some North Carolina troopers are going to be driving Mustang GTs soon.

Deadline Extended for Police Fleet Innovators Award Applications

The Police Fleet Innovators Award is for fleet operations teams that have come up with innovative solutions to common problems in law enforcement fleets.

February 26, 2024

Police Fleet Innovators Award

Order Banks Now Open for the 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

The 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility is offered with three different engine options.

February 12, 2024

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LASD Still Driving Hundreds of Crown Victorias

The department made a last-minute order of 600 cars in 2011, the final year of the Crown Vic’s production, as accountants reckoned it'd save money in the long run.

December 13, 2023

The long gone Ford Crown Victoria shown in a 2009 promo photo.

Ohio Agency Acquires Special Vehicle for Water, Ice, and Mud

“One nice thing about it is we can drive it across the ice. If there’s an ice floe, we can fall through and then drive back up on the ice and rescue people,” Sheriff Stephen Levorchick said.

December 4, 2023

The Sherp can drive on water at speeds up to 4 mph.

Ford Adds More Standard Features to 2024 F-150 Police Responder

Ford has added more standard features to the F-150 Police Responder, including a perimeter alert system that monitors the exterior of the vehicle for motion and potential threats to officers.

November 3, 2023

Ford has added more standard features to the F-150 Police Responder, including a perimeter alert system that monitors the exterior of the vehicle for motion and potential threats to officers.

Initial Results Released from MSP 2024 Police Vehicle Testing

The 2024 pursuit-rated vehicles--all pickup trucks or SUVs, including two battery electric models the Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD and Ford Mustang Mach-E--were put through their paces.

October 27, 2023

The Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD is General Motors' first battery electric pursuit-rated vehicle. In the Michigan State Police testing it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.17 seconds.

Man Arrested After Threatening Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Crew

The man reportedly threatened the crew by repeatedly screaming, “The devil is is going to kill you, and I am going to help.”

October 12, 2023

Jotto Desk Awarded Utility Patent for Defend IR Security System

Jotto Desk has been outfitting city, county, and state agencies with the Defend IR to help reduce weapons theft.

September 22, 2023

Dana Safety Supply Announces New Locations

The Knoxville location will add 22,100 square feet of installation and warehouse , and lot staging for more than 40 vehicles. The Mandeville location adds 15,000 square feet of installation and warehouse and lot staging for more than 130 vehicles.

September 21, 2023

Dana Safety Supply's location map, showing 35 locations across 13 states.

FL Sheriff Asked for New Helicopters Before Monday's Fatal Crash

On June 8, Sheriff Tony met with the Broward County Commission to speak about the department’s budget. During the workshop, Tony specifically talked about BSO’s aging aviation fleet and potential issues.

August 30, 2023

FL Sheriff's Helicopter Crashes into Dwelling, Killing Captain and Civilian

Broward County Sherrif Gregory Tony said Captain/Flight Paramedic Terryson Jackson, a 19-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, died in the crash. A female resident of the building was also pronounced dead.

August 28, 2023

SnapSafe Offers Rugged Vehicle Safe for Weapons and Tools

The Trunk Safe II is designed for theft protection in any car trunk, RV, or home. It boasts a heavy-duty 13-gauge steel exterior, reinforced by a rugged six-gauge door equipped with eight interior locking lugs.

August 24, 2023

Parent Company of Jotto Desk Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Assembled Products Corporation now comprises three separate brands: Mart Cart, makers of electronic shopping carts; Spray Master Technologies, makers of central pressure washer systems; and Jotto Desk, makers of products for outfitting police vehicles.

August 15, 2023

FL Deputy’s Patrol Vehicle Struck by Lightning

The deputy was transported to the hospital and expected to be OK, the agency reports.

August 7, 2023

Walton County Sheriff's Office vehicle struck by lightning Sunday. The deputy was transported to the hospital and is expected to be OK.

JHB Group to Introduce Overland Response Trailer for Public Safety

The Badger is aimed at improving the capabilities of police, fire, and emergency management agencies in different environments, giving them a versatile command trailer.

July 25, 2023

BFGoodrich Announces New All-Season Pursuit Tire

“The BFGoodrich Elite-Force T/A tire responds to emergencies in any condition, from driving downpours to grinding gravel roads,” said Kim Kegler, BFGoodrich Tires brand director.

June 22, 2023

Bf Goodrich Elite Force Ta

Polaris Announces Innovative Side-by-Side Vehicle, Polaris Xpedition

The new Polaris Xpedition is appropriate for city, state and federal personnel as they patrol and protect conservation and public lands.

June 15, 2023

2024 Orv Xpedition Adv 2p Matte Orange Rust Image Driving 9199

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