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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2010

Carbon Motors Reports 14,000 Reservations for E7 Patrol Car

Carbon Motors announced in its "Carbon Chronicle" newsletter that the reservations "were made by over 400 law enforcement agencies in 48 U.S. states, representing each functional area of law enforcement."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2010

Ford Readying Pursuit-Rated Explorer SUV

The police Explorer is expected to be a pursuit-rated, four-wheel drive vehicle to compete with the police Chevrolet Tahoe, which is offered in pursuit-rated two-wheel drive and four-wheel driver versions.

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Articlesby David GriffithJune 7, 2010

Kawasaki's Concours 14P: Blue Streak

Today, Kawasaki is once again making police bikes. The company's new Concours 14 represents its attempt at recapturing a share of the law enforcement market.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2010

California Officer Trains Rwandan Police Helicopter Pilots

A new Robinson R44 police helicopter and airborne law enforcement program arrived in Kigali. The airship arrived with the latest police equipment including microwave down-link ability and the latest FLIR thermal-imaging systems.

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ProductsJune 2, 2010

Panasonic CF-31 Docking Station

The RAM Tough-Dock for the Panasonic CF-31 is available in an aluminum or composite enclosure suited for the Panasonic Toughbook. The dock offers port replication, optional Bluetooth integration, a tamper-proof lock and integrated screen support.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2010

Gamber-Johnson Introduces NotePad V Computer Cradle

Gamber-Johnson improved the NotePad IV to better meet the demands of the mobile environment and keep a computer in place.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleMay 28, 2010

Rolling Gun Shops

The fact that you have better guns and more guns means that this type of crime is on the upswing. In recent months, police departments have even received e-mail warnings saying that gang members are increasingly "shopping" for guns inside law enforcement vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2010

14 Dallas Officers Disciplined For 2009 Pursuit

The investigation revealed that officers, who were pursuing a carjacking suspect during rush-hour traffic, were not in compliance with the agency's pursuit policy that is one of the most strict in the country.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 20, 2010

Houston Officer Killed During Pursuit Not Wearing Seatbelt

When he crashed, Officer Eydelmen Mani was responding to a car chase involving a stolen vehicle. Late Tuesday, Mani was traveling on the North Freeway when he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a guardrail.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMay 6, 2010

Kawasaki Concours 14P Motorcycle

Kawasaki reentered the law enforcement market with the 2009 Concours 14P police motorcycle that arrived in June. The Idaho State Police bought seven bikes to become the first agency to begin using them for motor patrol. For 2010, the company added a few upgrades such as heated hand grips, traction control and a tire pressure moniting system as standard features. Photos are of the 2009 Concours 14P and courtesy of Beaudry Motors Inc.

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