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News•by Staff Writer•August 22, 2013

Federal Signal Introduces Latitude Warning Light

The Latitude features the company's Solaris LED reflector and Reliable Onboard Circuitry (ROC) technology for an advanced lighting solution.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 21, 2013

Ford Turbocharges Police Interceptor Utility

Ford will begin offering its 2014 Police Interceptor Utility vehicle with its turbo-charged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine later this year, the automaker announced.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 20, 2013

Texas Sgt. Killed In Crash with Dump Truck

Sgt. Jorge Luis Garcia, 51, was driving a red Ford Ranger toward the Pharr International Bridge for an operational meeting with other officers under his command, when he collided with a dump truck at the intersection of Cage Boulevard and Anaya Road.

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Products•August 20, 2013

Z3-SWIF Steering Wheel Controls

The Z3-SWIF Steering Wheel Interface Module provides a hands-free capability for lighting and siren functions on the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan or Utility. It allows officers to program each one of the four auxiliary control buttons on the steering wheel.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 19, 2013

Md. Officer Charged In Off-Duty Crash

A Howard County (Md.) Police officer involved in a traffic accident in Anne Arundel County that injured two children faces assault and traffic charges in connection with the incident.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 16, 2013

Calif. Sheriff Using Idle-Reduction Systems on Patrol Vehicles

The Alameda County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office has installed idle-reduction systems on eight of its patrol vehicles, including five Dodge Chargers, two Ford Police Interceptor sedans, and a Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 16, 2013

Oregon Agency Switching to Ford Police Interceptor Utility

The Eugene (Ore.) Police Department is switching to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and is planning to purchase 23 new SUVs. After replacing the vehicles, the agency expects to save more than $150,000 in fuel costs each year.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 16, 2013

Conn. SWAT Challenge Features Lenco BearCat

The 2013 Connecticut SWAT Challenge will feature Lenco's BearCat G3 armored vehicle at the tactical competition scheduled for Aug. 20-22 and hosted by the West Hartford Police Department.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 13, 2013

San Antonio Adds Two Police Eurocopter EC120s

The San Antonio Police Department has purchased two of American Eurocopter's EC120 single-engine light helicopters for basic patrol missions. The new airships will be delivered in early 2014.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 12, 2013

Ga. Officer Killed In Pursuit Wreck

A DeKalb County (Ga.) Police officer responding to back up other units in a pursuit died after losing control of his vehicle and striking a tree. Officer Ivorie Klusmann, 32, had joined the department in April and recently completed his probationary status.

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