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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffNovember 1, 2012

How to Use Police Vehicle Tests

The agencies that test new model-year, pursuit-rated vehicles offer complementary evaluations and differing methodologies that give them equal weight among vehicle purchasers.

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Inside the Badge by Greg BasichOctober 24, 2012

Michigan State Police Release 2013 Motorcycle Test Results

The police agency tested four models, including the BMW R1200-RTP, the Harley Davidson Road King (FLHP), the Harley Davidson Electra Glide (FLHTP), and the Victory Commander I.

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Inside the Badge by Greg BasichOctober 17, 2012

Michigan State Police Release 2013 Patrol Vehicle Test Results

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has released preliminary results from its testing of 2013 model-year police vehicles. MSP’s tests included acceleration and speed, braking, and vehicle driving dynamics.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonSeptember 3, 2012

Michigan State Police To Test 2013 Patrol Vehicles

The Michigan State Police will test 19 law enforcement vehicles later this month slated for release by automotive and motorcycle manufacturers for the 2013 model year.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2012

Cash-Strapped Detroit Asks for State Police Help

Detroit's Mayor Dave Bing has asked for help from the Michigan State Police and suburban sheriff's departments for the city's annual June 25 fireworks show.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 1, 2012

Improving Officer Driving Skills

Training is often a casualty of budget issues, and driver training usually doesn't rank as high on the priorities list as training in firearms and defensive tactics. But what activity do you engage in most while on duty? Unless you walk a beat, it's most likely driving.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2012

Michigan State Police To Hire 20% More Troopers

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's public safety plan unveiled Tuesday would add 180 state troopers and 20 forensic scientists beginning in June. Funding would enable the Michigan State Police to grow their road-patrol ranks by 19%.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 29, 2012

2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit To Pace NASCAR Races in Ariz.

The 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit will pace the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series races in Phoenix on March 3 and 4, Chrysler has announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2012

Electrical Issues Force Dodge Charger Recall

Law enforcement agencies can return affected vehicles dealers to change and relocate the fuse for anti-lock braking (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). The dealer will also replace the headlamp jumper harness.

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Michigan State Police Evaluate Aftermarket Tires

The Michigan State Police's Precision Driving Unit has released the results of an intensive battery of tests measuring the ability of aftermarket tires to meet the often-punishing demands of law enforcement driving.

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