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Vehicles
5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Vehicles
“Over the last 20 years, some agencies may have been a little bit cautious about adopting hybrids and electric vehicles. Now we're seeing that there's a lot more willingness to take a look at these things and start adding them to the portfolio,” says Lindsey Bertino.
January 25, 2023
When shopping for patrol vehicles departments have several things to consider.
Patrol
2 SC Officers Injured When SUV Crashes into Restaurant
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports.a 2018 Nissan Rogue was attempting to pull into a parking space in front of the restaurant when the driver accidentally drove into the building.
November 15, 2022
Two South Carolina police officers sustained minor injuries Monday when an SUV crashed into the restaurant where they were having dinner.
Patrol
OK Sheriff’s Office to Relocate ‘Gun’ Switch after Woman Slips Cuffs and Grabs Rifle
“Once it happens then you go back and try to make sure it never happens again. And that's what we're looking at."
August 19, 2022
Vehicle Ops
Massachusetts State Police Transition to Hybrid Patrol Vehicles
Now the SUV makes up the vast majority of the Massachusetts State Police frontline fleet, and the agency is hoping to transition to the new PIU Hybrids when possible, ordering 161 hybrid versions this year.
April 16, 2020
Massachusetts State Police has purchased 161 Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles for 2020.
Technology
HAAS Alert: Collision Prevention System
HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud notifies drivers in advance of nearby emergency vehicles to prevent crashes.
April 6, 2020
HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud lets motorists know that emergency vehicles are in operation nearby. The alert system can be activated by lightbars or other devices in the first responders’ vehicles.
Vehicle Ops
Lake Assault Boats Gets 5-Year U.S. Navy Contract
Lake Assault Boats has been chosen to supply up to 119 Force Protection-Medium (FP-M) patrol boats to the U.S. Navy. The first deliveries will begin in November 2020.
March 31, 2020
Lake Assault Boats has been chosen to produce up to 119 Force Protection-Medium (FP-M) patrol boats by the U.S. Navy.
Vehicle Ops
Lake Assault Boats Delivers Patrol Craft to U.S. Army
The identical craft are 35 feet long with a 10-foot beam. The V-hull vessels are powered by triple 250-hp outboard motors capable of achieving a top speed of 45 knots.
March 23, 2020
Lake Assault Boats has delivered this 35-foot patrol vessel to the U.S. Army’s Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point.
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
A man is caught on video attacking a parked NYPD vehicle.
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New Lake Assault Boats Patrol Craft to be Featured at International Work Boat Show
A brand-new patrol craft from Lake Assault Boats will be on display at the International Work Boat Show, booth #3877, Dec. 4–6 in New Orleans, LA.
November 23, 2019
This patrol craft from Lake Assault Boats will be on display at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. The boat has been on tour, performing for officers representing various law enforcement agencies in Minnesota's Twin Cities and as far north as the Canadian border.
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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
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.
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New Low-Profile Console for 2020 Ford PIU
Gamber-Johnson has expanded its product line-up for the 2020+ Ford Police Interceptor Utility to include a new low-profile version of the company's standard center console.
October 25, 2019
Gamber-Johnson Low-Profile Console for 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
Vehicle Ops
Chicago Police to Buy 200 Ford Hybrid Patrol SUVs Made in Chicago
“The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor is made in Chicago, by Chicagoans and for Chicago police officers,” said Jonathan Lewin, chief of technical services, Chicago Police Department. “This is just another example of Chicago living up to its reputation as the ‘city that works.’”
October 18, 2019
The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility comes standard with a hybrid engine. Conventional gas engine options include a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 and a 3.3-liter V6 with flex fuel capability.
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