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Articles•by John L. Bellah•December 1, 2002

Beating the Power Crunch

Electrical demands are a major concern with law enforcement vehicles. This was true with early police vehicles when lighting, electro-mechanical "growler" sirens, and two-way radios severely taxed automotive electrical systems, and it's true today when high-tech lightbars, mobile data terminals, video cameras, and other power-hungry gadgets have become standard equipment.

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Articles•by John L. Bellah•December 1, 2002

Office Space

"I don't believe it! There's actually room in these cars! Why, I can sit here; I can put my briefcase next to me, and I even have room for my partner!" That's what my partner exclaimed at the end of a shift back in the early '80s. That old Malibu was positively empty compared to modern patrol units.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 20, 2002

Auto Thieves Caught Red-handed

An increasing number of auto thieves in the San Diego, Calif., area are finding themselves caught in the act, thanks to wired bait cars parked throughout the city by the San Diego police.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 6, 2002

Police Arrest Cop Impersonators

Law enforcement officers in the Dona Ana County area of New Mexico near the Texas border arrested four men who impersonated federal officers and pulled over pedestrians for speeding and identification checks.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 1, 2002

Aether Provides Access to NY Counter Terrorism Network

The Garden City (NY) Police Department is using Aether Systems' PacketCluster Patrol to wirelessly access real-time information from the newly created New York state database known as the Counter Terrorism Network (CTN).

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Products•November 1, 2002

PriorityStart!

How often have you accidentally left your two-way radio and in-vehicle computer on? PriorityStart! protects your car's battery voltage and starting power by automatically disconnecting the battery before it dies. If battery voltage drains below 11.9 volts when the engine is off, PriorityStart! automatically disconnects the load.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 16, 2002

NLEOMF Recognizes Memorial's Eleventh Anniversary

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund held a wreath laying ceremony on Tuesday, October 15, to commemorate the Memorial's dedication 11 years ago.

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