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NYPD Honored for Hybrid Vehicle Fleet
Police agencies are typically proud of their traditions, but it was because he broke tradition that the NYPD's fleet manager was presented with a prestigious industry honor for achieving fuel savings with hybrid vehicles.
April 29, 2012
NYPD fleet manager Robert Martinez (right) recieves an industry award. Photo: Lauren Fletcher
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Ky. Prankster Arrested for Facebook Photo
A 20-year-old Kentucky man was arrested, after he posted a photo on Facebook showing him appearing to siphon gas from a Jenkins Police Department cruiser and making an obscene gesture.
April 18, 2012
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LAPD Launches Cost-Reduction Study for Fleet
The Los Angeles Police Department's fleet manager has outlined several cost-control measures to address rising costs, including a study of major fleet costs to develop strategies for reducing top expenditures for fuel, tires, brake components, and big-ticket components such as transmissions and engines.
April 16, 2012
The LAPD is testing a dashboard touchscreen monitor for future patrol vehicles. Photo: Paul Clinton
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Fla. Department Gets 40 Dodge Charger Patrol Cars
The Cape Coral (Fla.) Police Department will receive 40 Dodge Charger Pursuit patrol cars to replace existing vehicles that all have more than 100,000 miles.
March 26, 2012
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S.C. Sheriff Opts for Dodge Chargers
The Orangeburg County (S.C.) Sheriff's Office rolled out new Dodge Chargers in late February, replacing Ford Crown Victoria sedans.
March 7, 2012
Photo: Orangeburg County (S.C.) Sheriff
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Ore. Sheriff Likely To Adopt Chevrolet Caprice PPVs
The Washington County (Ore.) Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro, Ore., is leaning toward the Caprice PPV and Tahoe PPV as replacements for the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
March 7, 2012
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GM Gives Chevy Caprice PPV Update
Executives with General Motors' law enforcement fleet unit said building their Chevrolet Caprice PPV in Australia doesn't put them at a competitive disadvantage because the vehicle is well-suited for patrol work.
February 9, 2012
Photo: Jeffrey Sauger/Chevrolet.
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Kussmaul Introduces Low Ripple Battery Saver
Kussmaul Electronics has introduced the Battery Saver Low Ripple HO (Model 091-195-12) power pack with a load transfer relay that reduces the electrical load on police vehicle electronics, according to the company.
January 26, 2012
Photo: Kussmaul Electronics
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Aftermarket Police Tire Evaluation
At the urging of the National Institute of Justice, the Michigan State Police's Precision Driving Unit evaluated aftermarket tires used on law enforcement fleet vehicles. In this clip, troopers in the unit explain the methodology of the testing.
January 12, 2012
Video Msp Tire Test
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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.
January 12, 2012
The Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit was one of several aftermarket tires tested by the Michigan State Police.
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Texas Agency Switches to Chevy Tahoes
The Pflugerville (Texas) Police Department is switching to Chevrolet Tahoes as its new patrol vehicle because of their versatility, according to the agency.
January 11, 2012
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N.J. Agency Auctions Vehicles Online
The Washington Township (N.J.) Police Department will auction 22 out-of-commission vehicles on eBay.
December 29, 2011
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