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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2012

Cedar Rapids Moving to Chevrolet Caprice PPV for Patrol Car

The Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Police Department has received its first batch of seven new Chevrolet Caprice PPV patrol cars to replace its Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2012

Feds Investigate Ford CVPI Steering Failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary evaluation of a steering failure on Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptors in the 2005-2008 model years. A possible recall could affect as many as 195,000 vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2012

Dodge Charger Pursuit Gets All-Wheel Drive for 2014

Chrysler will add all-wheel drive to its Dodge Charger Pursuit for the 2014 model year in response to feedback from law enforcement advisors, the company has announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2012

Ford Adds 3.7-Liter Engine To Police Interceptor Sedan

Ford has upgraded its 2013 Police Interceptor sedan, by adding the 3.7-liter V-6 variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) engine previously available only on the Police Interceptor Utility.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2012

NYPD Deploys Lithium-Powered Vehicles At 9/11 Memorial

The New York Police Department has deployed Vectrix VX-1 lithium-powered law enforcement vehicles at the 9/11 Memorial Site. The vehicles join NYPD's fleet of VX-1s already patrolling Manhattan.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2012

N.M. State Police Choose Ford P.I. Sedan

The New Mexico State Police purchased 54 Ford Police Interceptor sedans to replace its aging fleet of Ford Crown Vics, citing the vehicle's blend of performance, fuel economy, and safety features.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2012

Md. Deputy Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash

Corporal Charles B. Licato, 34, was a 14-year veteran of the sheriff's office who was assigned to the Apprehension Unit of the Services and Support Bureau.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2012

Mich. Agency Purchases Victory Motorcycles

The Warren (Mich.) Police Department has purchased eight Victory Commander I motorcycles for motor patrol. The motorcycles have been eye-catching for members of the public and have helped community relations in the community.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2012

La. Agency Equips 60 Chevy Caprice PPVs

The Shreveport (La.) Police Department began equipping 60 new Chevrolet Caprice patrol cars for patrol duty. The vehicles will all be delivered by the end of the year.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

Vt. Cruiser Crusher Free On Bail

The Vermont man who gained notoriety for using his father's tractor to crush seven police cars is a free man this Friday morning. Roger Pion left the Northern State Correctional Facility, after supporters helped raised his $50,000 bail amount.

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