Tag: Patrol Vehicles: Page 21

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Carbon Motors' Patrol Vehicle Will Be First Car with 100% Paintfilm Exterior

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.

August 27, 2008

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PriorityStart! Battery System

Baton Labs Int’l (BLI)

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.

June 30, 2008

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Ultralite Warning/Directional Bars

SoundOff Signal

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.

February 29, 2008

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2008 Ford Escape Console

Havis-Shields

Havis-Shields introduces its new 2008 Ford Escape vehicle-specific console. This OEM replacement console provides professional and custom appearance.

February 29, 2008

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Chevy Tahoe: Large and In Charge

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.

April 30, 2007

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2007 Chevy Tahoe PPV

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.

December 31, 2006

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30th Anniversary: Driving Memories

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.

September 30, 2006

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Patrol Cars: Class of 2006

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.

April 30, 2006

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Ready for Duty

Police vehicles serve many functions. They are symbols of law and order that help deter motorists from speeding and other people from committing serious offenses. They’re also rolling offices for sworn personnel, equipment haulers, and prisoner transportation systems. The list of all the tasks required of police vehicles could go on for a long time.

March 31, 2005

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Pros and Cons of Front-Wheel-Drive Police Cars

To say that Ford’s Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is dominant in the police pursuit vehicle market is a gross understatement.

March 31, 2005

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Street Survivors

While it’s outstanding to survive a crash, it’s even better to avoid one in the first place, and that’s where good training and situational awareness feature heavily. But carmakers and their design teams play a role in officer safety as well. Let’s take a look at what the Big 3 American police car manufacturers are doing to make their cars safer for the nation’s law enforcement personnel.

January 31, 2004

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Grand Theft Cop Car

Complacency can kill. Whether it's something as mundane as not wearing your seat belt while driving or not wearing body armor during a high-risk entry, failure to take preventive measures can have disastrous results.

September 30, 2003