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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2013

Wis. Agency's Subaru STI Rally Car

The Greenfield (Wis.) Police Department's 2012 Subaru WRX STI, acquired on a courtesy lease from Schlossmann's Subaru City, makes an impression. The department has been using the vehicle for community relations, traffic enforcement, and cruising enforcement. Several violators have requested a ride to jail in the backseat of this police rally car. Read the full story here. The car was featured in a photo shoot by Jay Baumgardner.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 10, 2013

Super Bowl Champs Donate Motorcycles to New Orleans PD

The Baltimore Ravens have donated two Harley-Davidson FLHP motorcycles to the New Orleans Police Department's traffic division to thank the city for its "hospitality, friendliness and service during the week of Super Bowl XLVII."

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2013

In-Service Cop Cars: Ford P.I. Utility

After retiring its venerable Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford offered law enforcement agencies two choices—the Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility. The P.I. Utility has caught on with highway patrol agencies for its increased cargo capacity and rear-end crash rating. View our gallery of in-service Ford P.I. Utility vehicles, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2013

N.M. State Police Acquire Surveillance Plane

The New Mexico State Police will begin using CSI Aviation's Seeker fixed-wing aircraft as a regional asset to assist local, state, and federal law enforcement missions, The Seeker was donated to the agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2013

Pa. Couple Who Stole 2 Cruisers Charged

New Jersey authorities slapped a Philadelphia couple with multiple charges Wednesday for leading police on a high-speed pursuit with two stolen cruisers in two states.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2013

Bell Introduces 412EPI Helicopter

Bell Helicopter has introduced the 412EPI, an upgraded 412-platform helicopter offering greater situational awareness and speed to law enforcement agencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2013

Video: Suspects Arrested After Two Pursuits In Stolen Squads

A Camden Police officer had pulled over a vehicle with a man and a woman in front of the Police Administration Building at about 9:50 a.m. and was writing a ticket, when the suspects struck him and jumped into his patrol car.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2013

Ark. Deputy Dies In Rollover Crash

A veteran Sebastian County (Ark.) Sheriff's deputy died after his patrol car flipped into a ditch along Highway 96 in Lavaca early Saturday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2013

Va. Cop Injured In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash

An Annandale (Va.) Police officer was cut out of his cruiser, after a wrong-way driver struck him on Little River Turnpike early Thursday. The 28-year-old officer suffered multiple injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2013

Memphis Cop Fired for Fatal Crash

Alex Beard, 23, was fired Monday following a probe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He was charged with failing to adhere to regulations regarding responding to calls, personal conduct and motor-vehicle damage.

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