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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2010

LEO Vehicle Deaths Increase 80% In Past Three Decades

Since the late 1990s, half of all LEO deaths are due to vehicle accidents. During that time frame, 24 percent of the vehicle deaths (in 353 crashes) involved the officer being ejected from the vehicle, indicating a seat belt was not in use.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Caprice Models Available In October and January

Law enforcement agencies can begin placing orders for the detective version of the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) in October and the police package in January, General Motors has announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2010

Stolen Cruiser Involved In 5-Car Crash May Have Been Left Running

James Lloyd Robinson III has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing the vehicle and leading police on a pursuit that reached speeds exceeding 120 mph. The collision ended the chase.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 26, 2010

Larson Electronics' Releases Explosion-Proof Lights For Hazardous Areas

Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com has added several two-foot LED lights that are certified as explosion-proof and could be used by a law enforcement agency in its aircraft maintenance facility.

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ProductsJuly 20, 2010

Skid Plates

Skid Plates from the Go Rhino Products Public Safety Division have been tested and approved by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for 2010. The heavy-gauge steel construction protects a vehicle's undercarriage from costly damage.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 15, 2010

Lenco Bearcat Arrives For California Agency

The 18,000-pound special purpose vehicle cost $242,909 and was funded with a homeland security grant. The vehicle is set on a Ford F-550 chassis and can withstand a blast from an explosive device, as well as any available non-military grade munitions.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2010

S.C. Trooper Driving 100-Plus Before Fatal Accident, Report Says

The investigation revealed Corporal Dana Kevin Cusack was driving a "high rate of speed" at the time of the collision, according to a release from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Cusack didn't have his blue lights on and had not called in a traffic stop to dispatchers.

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ProductsJune 30, 2010

MAXscooter

The MAXscooter is sturdily built with a 500w motor that will travel 20 miles on a charge at up to 15 mph. Safe to operate and easy to store and maintain, the fully electric vehicle will fit in the trunk of your auto.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2010

'Delusional' Man Led Mass. State Police On Wild Chase

Alejandro Serra, 29, triggered the pursuit Monday by ramming three Massachusetts state patrol cars.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2010

Go Rhino Introduces Road Defender 5000 Grille Guard

Go Rhino provides front-end protection with the new Road Defender 5000 Series grille guard, which is now made in aluminum. It's lightweight and high-strength material provide protection to the front of the vehicle.

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