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News•by Staff Writer•January 26, 2011

L.A. County Sheriff Hires Hanger One To Equip New Copters

Hangar One will add a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera system with live video-feed down-linking to each craft. An on-board GPS-based mapping system and multi-band digital radio communications will allow the aircrew to provide real-time support to law enforcement personnel and operational command centers.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 16, 2011

Michigan State Police Investigating Alleged Fleet Scam

The agency is currently investigating the allegedly fraudulent fleet purchasing complaint that Bruno Val Novel, 43, posed as the new vendor for state and federal government vehicle fleet contracts, according to an agency release.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 15, 2011

California Sheriff To Add 359 Final Model Year Crown Vics

The fleet purchase will ensure consistent use of the Crown Victorias for three to four years, which will save money as worn-out patrol units are retired, and their parts are recycled and installed in the newer vehicles, sheriff's officials said.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2011

Ohio Officer Cut From Cruiser In Snowy Crash

Beavercreek (Ohio) Police Officer Craig Polston was investigating a crash along Interstate-75, when a northbound semi truck struck the rear of his patrol vehicle, forcing it into the path of another semi truck.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 11, 2011

Massachusetts Man Used Industrial Laser On Police Copter

The laser used by Sasso is designed only for light shows and industrial or research applications, not for use as a laser pointer or amusement device. It is at least five to ten times more powerful than an ordinary laser pointer and has a range of at least two miles.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 6, 2011

California Agency Acquires Zero Electric Motorcycle

The Zero DS has a range of up to 50 miles and is highway legal. Each model employs proprietary Z-Force technology and an aircraft-grade aluminum frame to increase the bike's agility.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 5, 2011

Dallas PD Upgrades Surveillance Gear On Copters

The upgrades, made possible by a federal grant, included a BMS digital video microwave system, an upgrade of existing L-3 Wescam camera systems and auto-tracking, Avalex digital video recorder upgrades, and AFS engine inlet barrier filters.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 31, 2010

Tennessee City To Charge Officers for Take-Home Vehicles

Calling it the "fiscally responsible thing to do," Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield announced that officers and other city employees would be charged .20 cents per mile (off duty) for their take-home cars (.30 cents for employees who live outside city limits).

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News•by Staff Writer•December 29, 2010

New Mexico City Restores Take-Home Vehicles

The unanimous vote came after Belen Police Chief Dan Robb proposed to trim his budget to offset the money that the city would have saved by taking away the vehicles. He said the department could switch to 12-hour shifts to save on fuel costs, according to the newspaper.

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Products•December 22, 2010

21TR and 21 TR Plus Lightbars

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