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Vehicle Ops

Tampa PD Gets 4x4s for Republican Convention

The city of Tampa, Fla., purchased 13 Bobcat 3400XL 4x4 utility vehicles (UTVs) for use by the Tampa Police Department during the Republican National Convention from Aug. 27-30.

April 16, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Carbon Motors Denied Federal Loan

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) won't provide $310 million in loans to Carbon Motors to produce the purpose-built E7 patrol car. The company is "actively examining its strategic and financing alternatives."

March 7, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Carbon Motors Appeals To Obama Administration for Loan

More than two years after submitting a federal loan application to build its concept police cruiser, Carbon Motors has asked President Obama's cabinet to help move the stalled project.

December 19, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Stealth Introduces Night Hawk 4x4

The Night Hawk features a 72-volt, 30-hp electric motor that generates 130 ft. lbs. of peak torque. The high-capacity, 12-volt deep-cycle batteries provide a 30-plus-mile range on a full charge. The vehicle arrives with a dash-mounted battery fuel gauge.

July 28, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Washington Agency Adds T3 for Downtown Patrol

The Bellevue (Wash.) Police Department has added a T3 Motion Law Enforcement vehicle to more effectively patrol the city's downtown core. The Bellevue Police Foundation donated the $13,166 to fund the purchase.

July 13, 2011

Vehicles

Glide Cruisers for Campus Patrol

The Defender is the base cruiser with a 48-volt motor, 15Ah Lithium battery, and 25-mile range. The Enforcer adds a higher-capacity battery (20Ah Lithium), extending the range to 30 miles. Both can reach a top speed of 32 mph.

February 10, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Zero Upgrades Electric Motorcycles for 2011

The Zero S and Zero DS have been given a new look; and the street and dual sport models will become the world's first production electric motorcycles to feature a maintenance-free belt drive system. Zero has also increased the capacity of the power packs by 12.5% to extend the motorcycles' range.

February 8, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Vectrix VX-3 Electric Vehicle

The Los Angeles Police Department is now field-testing the Vectrix VX-3, a unique three-wheeled electric patrol vehicle that will be available in the spring. The LAPD is testing the scooter-type vehicle at the city's LA Live entertainment complex that includes Staples Center. The vehicle was debuted at the 2010 COPSWEST trade show. Photos by Paul Clinton.

November 22, 2010

Vehicle Ops

MAXscooter

Maxsell

The MAXscooter is sturdily built with a 500w motor that will travel 20 miles on a charge at up to 15 mph. Safe to operate and easy to store and maintain, the fully electric vehicle will fit in the trunk of your auto.

June 29, 2010

Vehicle Ops

Maxsell Corp. Will Distribute EV Rider Scooters

EV Rider's MAXscooter is powered with a 500-watt motor and can travel at speeds of up to 15mph for 20 miles before needing a charge. The removable battery can be re-charged on board or in another location.

May 4, 2010

Patrol

Asheville PD's Bicycle Patrol Training

This video shows bicycle training on cone patterns by the Asheville (N.C.) Police Department. The department offered the training on maneuvering techniques in June 2008, as it rejuvenated its bicycle patrols in the city.

December 28, 2009

Technology

IACP 2009: Best of Show

Here's a quick look at some of the latest and greatest products that caught the eyes of our staff as they walked the aisles of the show.

December 21, 2009