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ProductsNovember 1, 2012

VX-1 Personal Electric Vehicle

The Vectrix VX-1 Personal Electric Vehicle is a powerful electric scooter capable of reaching speeds in excess of 65 mph. It has a range of 55 to 85 miles, and is very quiet and economical to operate.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffNovember 1, 2012

How to Use Police Vehicle Tests

The agencies that test new model-year, pursuit-rated vehicles offer complementary evaluations and differing methodologies that give them equal weight among vehicle purchasers.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2012

Skidcar Hosts Driver Training Conference

This year's event will include a broader base that just those in the driver training industry, and will include representatives from law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, municipal fleets, and private driver training academies.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 29, 2012

NY Troopers Get Electric Vehicle Training

New York State Police officials say troopers will be the first law enforcement officers in the nation to receive special training in responding to crashes involving electric vehicles.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2012

In-Service Cop Cars: Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

After retiring its venerable Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford offered law enforcement agencies two choices—the Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility. The vehicles provide a balance of fuel efficiency and power. View our gallery of in-service Ford Police Interceptor sedans, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2012

In-Service Cop Cars: Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet returned to the patrol car market with its Caprice PPV, a smaller, more powerful Caprice than the mid-90s model. This new police-only Caprice has impressed agencies with its mix of agility, braking, and high-speed handling. View our gallery of in-service Chavrolet Caprice PPVs, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2012

Vehicle Accessories: 2012

This has been a watershed year for law enforcement vehicles. Agencies have been taking delivery of four new models from Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. And each of those new models must now be equipped with the latest accessories designed specifically to fit them or enhance their performance as public safety vehicles. Here's a look at some cool new vehicle accessories that have caught the eyes of the POLICE Magazine staff in recent months.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 22, 2012

L.A. Sheriff's Helicopter Lands On City Street

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helicopter was forced to land on a Lakewood street late Sunday after a bird struck the airborne unit.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2012

Gamber-Johnson Introduces Dodge Durango Console

Gamber-Johnson has introduced a vehicle-specific console box designed specifically for the 2012-2013 Dodge Durango SSV.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2012

Kussmaul Introduces Battery Charger

The lightweight, low-profile charger arrives with a selector switch for two charging modes: float only or three-step charging. The clean output poses no interference with radios and other mobile devices, according to the company.

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