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The Daley administration has signed a $59.2 million contract with a suburban dealership that could pave the way for the Chicago Police Department to convert most of its squad car fleet by 2011 to Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs favored by Police Supt. Jody Weis.
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Pro-gard’s laboratory tested A125 airbag compatible transport system is designed to protect officers. The system, which secures prisoners in the back seat of a patrol car, is designed to flex away from the side curtain airbags. This design allows officers to be safe and secure while transporting prisoners.
Read More →Carbon Motors Corp. this week announced its plan for the Carbon Motors 'E7' law enforcement vehicle to be the world's first car with a 100-percent paintfilm thermoplastic exterior developed with Fluorex Paintfilm from Soliant, LLC.
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For 2008, Baton Labs, Int’l (BLI) has made a number of product improvements to its PriorityStart! System that shuts off a patrol car’s battery to prevent power drain and extend battery life. It now features an advanced-technology microprocessor, MIL-standard discrete components able to handle new electronic accessories entering the vehicle market.
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Havis-Shields introduces its new 2008 Ford Escape vehicle-specific console. This OEM replacement console provides professional and custom appearance.
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SoundOff Signal has taken its powerful little LED3 Mini Light and made it into a versatile line of interior directional/warning bars. Each version is available in 4, 8, or 12 LED3 module lengths.
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Contrary to some rumors, size does matter. This is just one of the many things the 2007 Chevy Tahoe has going for it. The Tahoe makes a strong impression. While test driving the PD-equipped model for this article, I had many people stop to take a long look and ask me questions about it.
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It was my fault. I entered the hairpin curve way too fast, and the SUV I was driving went into a spin. But I had two things going for me that prevented the spin from being dangerous: I was in the 2007 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Vehicle and I was on a closed course at GM’s Scottsdale, Ariz., proving grounds.
Read More →When I started my law enforcement career about the same time that Police was launched in 1976, cop cars were changing. It was the era of the oil embargo and the gas shortages, so the engines in patrol vehicles started to get a lot smaller.
Read More →Yes, I've seen a lot of police cars over the years, but I don't think I've ever seen a better-looking crop of patrol cars than the class of 2006. Each one of these cars has great lines. They look both modern and a bit retro. And they have plenty of engine to get the job done.
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