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News•by Staff Writer•May 6, 2011

RAM Introduces Tough-Dock for Panasonic Toughbook CF-52

The dock offers full port replication, on-board power supply, a tamper-proof lock, and integrated screen support. The RAM Tough-Dock can be integrated into an existing RAM system, or mounted to a Toughbook with a complete kit.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•May 3, 2011

Ford P.I. Utility

Ford's Police Interceptor Utility is currently a prototype, and the automaker is still refining the vehicle for a scheduled 2012 model-year release. Ford is releasing the special-service vehicle based on the Ford Explorer, which was relaunched for civilians in 2011. However, this pursuit-rated utility has been specially designed for law enforcement. It will be built in Chicago and is equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine rated to deliver at least 280 hp.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•May 3, 2011

Gator Chews On Patrol Car

An Alachua County (Fla.) Sheriff's deputy had to reverse his Crown Vic to detach a 10-foot alligator from his front bumper.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 3, 2011

Video: Gator Takes Bite Out of Deputy's Patrol Car

A 10-foot alligator ran afoul with the law in Florida, after attaching its jaws to the front bumper of an Alachua County Sheriff's deputy's Crown Victoria. After the gator affixed its jaws to the front bumper, the deputy reversed the vehicle to loosen the animal's grip.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 3, 2011

Austin to Install Anti-Idling Tech in Patrol Vehicles

Austin city officials have approved a 36-month supply contract with Energy Xtreme LLC to purchase, integrate, test, and maintain an anti-idling/alternate power system for 80 police vehicles.

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Products•April 29, 2011

Storm Chaser Bicycle Saddle

RideOut Technologies’ Storm Chaser 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.” (The newest version is the Storm Quest).

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News•by Staff Writer•April 27, 2011

LAPD Field-Tests Electric Bicycles for Patrol

Officers with the LAPD's bicycle unit will begin field-testing Currie Technologies' IZIP Express electric bicycles at special events to determine their viability for patrol. Currie supplied the unit with prototype models for initial evaluation a year ago. The company then modified the electric bicycle's components and design, incorporating feedback from officers.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2011

Suspect Who Fired at LAPD Copter Arrested

Officers arrived to observe Danny Lopez firing at the police helicopter. Family members eventually tackled Lopez and held him for arrest. Police had responded to a report of gunshots in the 15700 block of Saticoy Street in Van Nuys about 6 a.m.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2011

Vectrix Electric Vehicle Challenge for Officers Benefits Charity

More than 80 police officers from 40 departments around the U.S. will participate in the Vectrix Electric Motorcycle Challenge from April 28-30. The event will raise funds for the Spokes4Hope charity for abused children.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2011

Washington Troopers Get Honda ST1300 for Highway Enforcement

The Washington State Patrol has begun adopting the Honda ST1300PA motorcycle and shifting away from BMW motorcycles for highway enforcement. There are currently 43 full-time troopers on motorcycles across the state and 12 have just completed the transition.

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