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News•by Staff Writer•October 10, 2011

Ford Contributes $50,000 to Help Build the National LE Museum

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has received a gift of $50,000 from Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. The contribution will go toward building the National Law Enforcement Museum.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 7, 2011

Long Beach Police Add Two Copters To Air Unit

Using asset forfeiture funds, the Long Beach PD purchased two 2003 Eurocopter AS-350B2 copters to replace two 2002 Eurocopters EC-130B4, which have been in service for nine years. The units will receive upgraded equipment to enhance their law enforcement capabilities via grant money.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 7, 2011

Ind. Deputy Fell Asleep at Wheel, Wrecked Cruiser

Deputy Brad Deckard, 28, was traveling west about 4:08 a.m. when he lost control of his 2007 Ford Explorer and struck a ditch, an embankment, and utility pole. His patrol vehicle came to rest on the driver's side and then caught fire.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•October 6, 2011

Police Helicopters

Law enforcement agencies usually select helicopters for their airborne unit with the mission in mind—lighter, single-engine craft work well for patrol and surveillance, while larger-capacity, twin-engine craft are better suited for search-and-rescue operations. View our gallery of several of the more commonly deployed police helicopters.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 1, 2011

Two Okla. Deputies Killed In Wreck with Semi

Deputies Tim Lowery and Mike Roberts were travelling west on Highway 39 four miles west of Highway 177. The deputies crested a hill, when they encountered a semi hauling a lowboy trailer that was attempted to make a U-turn.

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Products•September 30, 2011

Dodge Charger Console Mount

With an emphasis on functional design, RAM Mounting Systems now offers a comprehensive console solution for the 2011 Dodge Charger. The RAM Tough-Box angled multi-length console provides multiple length choices using just one console model.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 20, 2011

Iowa Trooper Dies In Fiery Rollover Crash

Trooper Mark Toney was driving with emergency lights activated when his vehicle left the roadway, rolled about 50 yards, and burst into flames.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 19, 2011

2012 Police Vehicles Reach 150 mph at Michigan Tests

The Dodge Charger Pursuit, Chevrolet Caprice PPV, and Chevrolet Impala crossed that threshold for the first time. A year ago, police drivers behind the wheel of the Caprice PPV reached a top speed of 148 mph.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 14, 2011

Three Fla. Cops Pried from Cruiser Wreck

Two of the three Boynton Beach (Fla.) Police officers admitted to Delray Medical Center, after their cruiser became impaled on a concrete pole are in stable condition. The third was treated and released.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 2, 2011

Dodge Offers 6 Mopar Police Packages with 2012 Charger Pursuit

Dodge and Mopar are introducing six all-new police equipment packages for the 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit. Chrysler and Mopar worked with Crown North America to develop these new packages.

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