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Vehicle Ops

Ford Introduces Second-Generation F-150 Police Responder with More Speed, Added Capabilities

The 2021s F-150 Police Responder pickup’s standard 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine produces 400 horsepower, and its 500 foot-pounds of torque tops all pursuit-rated police vehicles. The engine is paired with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission—both calibrated to meet rigorous law enforcement use while enabling speeds significantly higher than a stock F-150.

March 16, 2021

Patrol

Denver Police Use Patrol Car to Stop Machete-Wielding Assailant

Officers with the Denver Police Department were forced to use at least one patrol vehicle to stop a rampaging assailant armed with a machete on Thursday morning.

October 22, 2020

Patrol

Detroit Officer Uses SUV to Escape Dangerous Crowd

An officer with the Detroit Police Department was briefly surrounded by a group of protesters who appeared to be turning violent and used his marked patrol vehicle to move through the crowd to effect an escape.

June 29, 2020

Patrol

San Diego Police to Patrol in Ford Hybrid SUVs

The SDPD’s Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) instructors are creating a training video on PIU Hybrid operation that will be required viewing for police officers before they can drive the vehicles.

May 20, 2020

Vehicle Ops

Chevrolet Announces New Police Tahoes for 2021

Both PPV and SSV packages benefit from the Tahoe's completely new design, which offers class-leading interior space, according to Chevrolet. The new Tahoe police-specific front seats provide additional hip room, allowing officers’ duty belts to fit more comfortably.

May 12, 2020

Vehicles

Agencies Cleaning Police Vehicles to Kill Coronavirus

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan has set up a sanitation station for cruisers to be completely sanitized after they transport people to jail.

March 19, 2020

Vehicle Ops

Video: Man Attacks Unoccupied NYPD Squad Car

A man was seen on surveillance video attacking a New York Police Department patrol vehicle over the weekend.

March 9, 2020

Technology

SPECIAL REPORT: Fleet Management & Upfitting

CTech Manufacturing, DEW Engineering and Development ULC, Lake Assault Boats, Lenco Armored Vehicles & Leonardo/ELSAG ALPR Systems

In the POLICE Special Report: Fleet Management & Upfitting, read about How to Get the Most Out of Your Telematics Solution, Building a New Fleet Facility, Testing the Latest Police Patrol Vehicles, Making the Case for Fleet Software, Justifying the Purchase of Armored Vehicles, and How Inmate Labor Can Benefit Fleet Shops.

February 19, 2020

Vehicle Ops

GM Strike Affected Tahoe Police Vehicle Production

“With the strike, we lost 40 days of production. Now that the plant is running again, they have increased the production run rate to recoup as much lost production as possible. However, with the impending changeover to the all-new Tahoe in the second quarter, the reality is we will not be able to recoup all of that production,” said Monte Doran, manager, Chevrolet truck communications.

February 5, 2020

Patrol

Indiana Department Receives 2 Donated Squads from Generous Residents

Two school resource officers with the Jasper (IN) Police Department are now outfitted with two patrol vehicles that were donated by a group of area residents who raised the money for the purchase and outfitting of the vehicles.

January 16, 2020

Patrol

Suspects Smash Patrol Vehicle Window and Steal Patrol Rifle

Two people reportedly smashed the window of a Louisiana State Police patrol vehicle and stole a patrol rifle from within the squad car.

December 5, 2019

Vehicle Ops

California City Council Approves Budget for New Vehicles, Video Systems

The Costa Mesa City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to approve $1.125 million this fiscal year to buy five replacement vehicles and upgrade or replace the video systems in the California city's police cars.

November 22, 2019