Autopsy Report Prompts New Protests in Los Angeles

The autopsy report of Ezell Ford, a mentally ill black man shot by police in August after a reported gun grab, was released yesterday. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck says the report supports police accounts of what happened. But that didn't stop people from protesting, reports KTLA. More Here.

Texas Cop: Something Didn't Look Right with Ebel's Caddy

The Texas deputy who pulled over Evan Ebel's black Cadillac Thursday wasn't aware of his subject's role in the death of Colorado's prison chief. Montague County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy James Boyd pulled Ebel over for a simple traffic violation, but his intuition gave him other signals.

IACP 2013: LAPD's Next-Gen Ford Police Interceptors

The Los Angeles Police Department has brought versions of Ford's Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility to the IACP Conference in Philadelphia that showcase a high-tech, less-cluttered patrol car of the future.

Milwaukee Using Electric Mustangs for Parking Patrol

Because the parking enforcement unit does a lot of stop-and-go work, the EVs will help reduce idle time.

Ford to Offer Fire Suppression Option in 2005 Police Vehicles

Ford plans to offer a fire-suppression system originally developed for military vehicles on its 2005 Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. In response to complaints of rear-impact car collisions causing fuel-tank fires in Ford police cruisers, the company has pledged to correct the problem with this most recent development.

Green Wheels

Current trends indicate that saving money and improving community relations will continue to drive law enforcement policy decisions for the foreseeable future. Following this train of thought, vehicles that run on electricity instead of gasoline and operate at lower speeds conducive to personal interaction are good news for both public safety and the public.

Bi-Fuel Propane Autogas Ford Interceptor in Development

Alliance AutoGas' equipment vehicle platform developer BSI has announced the development of the Bi-Fuel Propane Autogas Ford Interceptor as a vehicle option for law enforcement.

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Video: L.A. Mayor Backs Chief's Efforts to Reach Out to LAPD Ranks After Commission Ruling

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti voiced his support Thursday for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck after reaching out to officers in the wake of the police commission's decision in the Ezell Ford shooting.