POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Photo of Paul Clinton

Paul Clinton

Web Editor

Articlesby Paul ClintonFebruary 1, 2019

Driving the 2019 Dodge Durango Pursuit

With its new Durango Pursuit, Dodge offers law enforcement customers a muscular patrol SUV that may serve well as a K-9 unit.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 22, 2017

L.A. Sheriff's Department Tests 2018 Police Vehicles

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducted its annual evaluation of 2018-model-year police vehicles from Oct. 10 to 13. Agency deputies got behind the wheel of 13 four-wheel vehicles and five motorcycles for the testing.

Read More →
Articlesby Paul ClintonOctober 16, 2017

2018 Police Motorcycle Testing in Michigan

Harley-Davidson adds performance-oriented stage kits to its pair of bikes, while Yamaha offers a police version of its FJR1300 sport touring model.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Paul ClintonOctober 16, 2017

On Scene at the Michigan State Police Vehicle Test

MSP ran Ford's new F-150 and hybrid sedan responders, as well as a Dodge Durango, during the 2018-model-year evaluations.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonFebruary 11, 2014

Introducing the Shots Fired Podcast

We published the 100th "Shots Fired" feature in September. We've decided to present these features of officers under fire as monthly audio podcasts.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonDecember 5, 2013

L.A. County Sheriff Completes Police Vehicle Tests

This year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evaluated 21 pursuit-rated vehicles — nine sedans, nine motorcycles, and three SUVs — in various categories including acceleration, dynamic handling, braking, and ergonomics.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Paul ClintonNovember 5, 2013

AWD Patrol Vehicles Gain Traction

Traditionally, police vehicles have arrived for duty with rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. 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.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 21, 2013

IACP 2013: LAPD's Next-Gen Ford Police Interceptors

The Los Angeles Police Department has brought versions of Ford's Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility to the IACP Conference in Philadelphia that showcase a high-tech, less-cluttered patrol car of the future.

Read More →
Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 15, 2013

Video: A Guide to Police Motorcycles

We're living in a Golden Age for police motorcycles. Law enforcement agencies have plenty of quality options, and more cycles may be on the way. We picked three motor officers in Southern California to profile three widely used cycles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 11, 2013

Michigan 2014 Motorcycle Testing Results Released

Three newcomers to the police motorcycle market fared well during the Michigan State Police's annual evaluation of law enforcement vehicles that takes place each September.

Read More →