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Articles•by Dave Douglas•February 1, 2002

Simulated Driver Training

I get in behind him and with one hand on the mike and the other on the steering wheel, put the license plate out on the air. The suspect slams on the brakes. I drop the mike, steer and brake to avoid hitting the truck.

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Articles•by Steve Temple•February 1, 2002

A Gem of a Police Cruiser

You'd never see it in a high-speed pursuit, and no SWAT team would ever consider it for storming a terrorist hideout, but some police departments are finding there's a place for a new and versatile electric vehicle - the GEM - in their fleets.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 3, 2001

New Powered Scooter: Useful to Police?

NEW YORK -- After months of speculation about his mysterious innovation, an inventor unveiled his new device - a gyroscope-stabilized, battery-powered scooter that he hopes will revolutionize short-distance travel.

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Articles•by Ralph Mroz•December 1, 2001

Cops on Bikes

It might look easy, but you better be ready for training and lots of exercise before you trade in your cruiser for two wheels.

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Articles•by Mark Kariya•December 1, 2001

ATV Training for Cops

Given the increasing sophistication of today’s criminals and crime, it’s no surprise that today’s law enforcement agencies are fighting back by employing a staggering array of tools. This includes not only computerized hardware and software, but weapons (including less-than-lethal options, of course), training and vehicles, among other items.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 21, 2001

Distribution of WTC Attack Aid Delayed

NEW YORK - Less than 15% of the more than $1 billion sent to relief organizations after the World Trade Center attacks has been given to victims. According to officials coordinating the efforts of more than 200 charities, it could be months before the the majority of the money is distributed.

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