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News•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2011

Chicago Police Add Three Vessels To Patrol City Waterways

The Chicago PD acquired a 27-foot Defender model boat, as well as two 44-foot Archangel vessels built to the specifications of the department. The vessels were purchased with a $3.25-million port security grant.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 29, 2011

Stealth Introduces Night Hawk 4x4

The Night Hawk features a 72-volt, 30-hp electric motor that generates 130 ft. lbs. of peak torque. The high-capacity, 12-volt deep-cycle batteries provide a 30-plus-mile range on a full charge. The vehicle arrives with a dash-mounted battery fuel gauge.

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Products•July 29, 2011

Storm Quest Saddle

RideOut Technologies' newly available Storm Quest Saddle is a bicycle seat designed exclusively for police, campus patrols, and airport security. To resolve rider discomfort in the groin area for men and women, it supports the rider on the "sit bones."

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News•by Staff Writer•July 26, 2011

Former Miami Beach Cop Charged In ATV Crash

The Miami Beach Police officer who plowed over two people during a sandy joyride was charged with drunk and reckless driving.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 20, 2011

Bell Helicopter Training Academy Launches Tactical Flight Officer Course

The two-part Bell Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer course includes an online academic session and resident hands-on training that presents officers with the "practical skills and active engagement needed for aerial mission success in a safe and controlled environment," according to a release.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 14, 2011

Washington Agency Adds T3 for Downtown Patrol

The Bellevue (Wash.) Police Department has added a T3 Motion Law Enforcement vehicle to more effectively patrol the city's downtown core. The Bellevue Police Foundation donated the $13,166 to fund the purchase.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 14, 2011

NYPD Acquires Electric Chevy Volts

The New York Police Department added 50 Chevrolet Volts to its fleet as part of a fleet greening initiative by the city. The Volt will be the first electric vehicle used by the NYPD, which also uses electric scooters and golf carts. The vehicles are part of an effort to reduce air pollution, carbon emissions, and gasoline consumption.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 8, 2011

ZuluLog.com Introduces Aviation Software for Law Enforcement

The new service is built specifically for police and emergency response agencies, and allows tracking of all aspects of missions, pilots, aircraft, maintenance, and scheduling, as well as secure document management.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 8, 2011

Ga. Sheriff and Iowa PD Purchase Caprice PPVs

The Forsyth County (Ga.) Sheriff Department plans to replace its current fleet of 175 patrol vehicles with Chevrolet Caprice PPV patrol vehicles, according to a news release from General Motors.

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Articles•by David Griffith•July 5, 2011

L-3 Mobile-Vision's V-One In-Car Computer

The engineers and designers at L-3 Mobile-Vision had a clear mission when they started to develop the company's next generation of mobile computers. They wanted to incorporate many of the best features of consumer computers-ergonomic design, fast processors, and abundant connectivity-into a high-end fully rugged mobile system.

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