Paul ClintonMore from Paul ClintonVehiclesBMW's M5 Patrol CarBMW has been showing off a concept police version of its M5 sedan. The latest generation of M5, which was introduced in November 2011, arrives with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8.September 27, 2012CareersBoston PD's Mobile Operations UnitBoston PD's Mobile Operations Patrol officers handle escorts, event management, SWAT callouts, and traffic enforcement.September 27, 2012Editor's Notes'End of Watch' Based On LAPD Cop's Patrol DutyOpen Road's "End of Watch" was based on the experiences of Captain Jamie FitzSimons, a former LAPD patrol officer who worked South Los Angeles neighborhoods in the 1990s. This is the primary reason the movie rings true with an authentic approach to police work.September 19, 2012Editor's Notes3 Things You Want Dispatchers To KnowCommunication is a two-way street. We asked several officers for three things they want dispatchers to know, as a companion piece to our September feature, "10 Things Dispatchers Want You to Know."September 16, 2012PatrolMunicipal Bankruptcies: Running On EmptyThe bankruptcy filings swallowed by four California cities have left plenty of indigestion for officers. Like a rolling blackout on an electrical grid, fiscal distress has slowly crippled the police departments in these cities, bringing loss of pay, lower benefits, and layoffs.September 5, 2012VehiclesMichigan State Police To Test 2013 Patrol VehiclesThe Michigan State Police will test 19 law enforcement vehicles later this month slated for release by automotive and motorcycle manufacturers for the 2013 model year.September 2, 2012PatrolN.J. Detective Back On the Job After ShootingDetective Rachel Morgan's psychological recovery has been helped by her membership in the "Swiss Cheese Club," a group of officers shot in the line of duty who provided timely support.September 1, 2012VehiclesKawasaki Shelves Concours 14P MotorcycleKawasaki Motors Corp. has suspended its Concours 14P police motorcycle program, after determining that dealer modifications were causing a blown main fuse, increasing the risk of a crash.August 13, 2012Editor's NotesCop Slang: Our Favorite Terms From YouSince May, officers have added dozens of great terms to "Cop Slang"—more than 350, in fact. Here are 10 of the very best we've seen added by readers.August 12, 2012Vehicle OpsThe New Recruits: In-Service Cop CarsAgencies with fleet-replacement budgets have begun selecting the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, Dodge Charger Pursuit, Ford Police Interceptor sedan, and Ford P.I. Utility to patrol their jurisdictions. And the first wave of new-era patrol cars—with agency badging, logos, and color schemes—have reached the streets.August 5, 2012Previous PagePage 7 of 22Next Page
