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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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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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