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Products•August 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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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2012

Ore. Sheriff Tests Fuel-Saving Device

The Douglas County (Ore.) Sheriff's Department is testing a device called a Smart Emissions Reducer on its vehicles in order to save money on fuel and cut emissions.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 13, 2012

G.M. Recalls Chevy Impala Patrol Cars

General Motors is recalling more than 38,000 Chevrolet Impala patrol cars in North America because the lower front control arms could fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects Impala police vehicles from model years 2008 to 2012.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 10, 2012

Fla. Agencies Buy Diverse Vehicles for Unmarked Fleet

Two Florida law enforcement agencies are purchasing Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Elantra, and other models of unmarked vehicles to diversify their fleets and blend in among criminals.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•August 9, 2012

The Rook Critical Incident Vehicle

Ring Power's The Rook offers law enforcement agencies a versatile, tracked tactical vehicle with ballistic armoring rated to stop Level IV threats including armor-piercing rifle rounds. The Rook includes an armored deployment platform, hydrailic breaching ram, vehicle extraction tool, grapple claw, and 25-foot gooseneck trailer. The vehicle retails for $250,000. Photos courtesy of Ring Power.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•August 9, 2012

The Rook Tactical Vehicle

Watch a demo video with footage showing The Rook Critical Incident Vehicle in action. View our photo gallery for a detailed look at The Rook.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 7, 2012

Vermont Cruiser Crusher Pleads Not Guilty

The Vermont farmer accused of flattening seven Orleans County Sheriff's cruiser in a tractor rampage pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday and remains in custody with a $50,000 bail.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 6, 2012

Ky. Department Shifts To Dodge Chargers

The Hazard (Ky.) Police Department is replacing its Ford Crown Victoria fleet with Dodge Chargers, beginning with the purchase of five vehicles. Sgt. Paul Campbell told the newspaper that the department chose the Charger because of its fuel economy and speed.

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Articles•by POLICE Magazine Staff•August 6, 2012

The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars

Agencies 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.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•August 3, 2012

Wild N.J. Pursuit Triggers $17M Lawsuit

The suspect in this Aug. 17, 2010, pursuit is suing Bergen County (N.J.) Police, claiming he was trying to surrender when officers shot at him. Read the full story here.

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