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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

Man Wrecks Stolen LAPD Cruiser

A man who stole a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser early Friday obliterated the police vehicle when he crashed into a parked car, light pole, and a Starbucks.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2012

Ga. Agency Converts 25 Patrol Cars to Propane Autogas

The move will save the department more than $11,000 in fuel costs and will displace nearly 10 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over a period of three months, according to Alliance Autogas.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2012

Wis. Sheriff's Office Converts Cruiser to Autogas for Fuel Savings

The Iowa County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office expects to save between $5,000 and $5,400 annually on fuel costs after converting one cruiser to run on propane autogas.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2012

N.C. Agency Saves on Fuel Costs With Idle Reduction System, Propane Vehicles

The Raleigh (N.C.) Police Department has saved more than $22,000 through the use of propane autogas in 20 vehicles, and it expects savings of $63,000 through the use of Energy Xtreme Battery Systems anti-idling devices on 29 vehicles.

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ProductsAugust 23, 2012

Vehicle Solar Charging Panel

Streamlight's SolarStream is a supplemental solar charging panel for emergency responder vehicles. It helps to offset battery drain from computer systems and other rechargeable electronics when a vehicle is off, extending battery life.

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ProductsAugust 23, 2012

Dodge Charger Console

The new RAM console for the Dodge Charger police package requires no leg kit or top plate, making it almost 15 pounds lighter than its predecessor, yet still just as tough. Custom fit for the Charger and available as a completed kit or as separate components.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2012

Armored Specialty Vehicles

Armored vehicles provide officers with tactical advantages in barricade situations and other incidents involving individuals armed with high-caliber rounds. In addition to NIJ Level IV protection, they can be customized with all manner of equipment, including gear to help evacuate civilians and downed officers. Read our August feature to find out how to secure funding for these useful tools. Photos provided by manufacturers.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2012

Video: Md. Cop Killed In Crash

A Prince George's County (Md.) Police officer died in a crash Monday, after a reckless driver ran his cruiser off the road. Officer Adrian Morris, 23, was ejected from the driver's seat of the vehicle and suffered severe head trauma.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichAugust 17, 2012

How to Find Funding for Specialty Vehicles

The Homeland Security grants that seemed to grow on trees after 9/11 are not as plentiful as they once were. But that's not to say law enforcement agencies can't obtain grant funding for specialty vehicles. They just might need to approach it differently.

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ProductsAugust 16, 2012

Spartan LAV

Created by Streit USA Armoring to be a multifunctional vehicle, the Spartan LAV is designed to protect against various threat levels, depending on the customer requirements.

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