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MSP 2019 Preliminary Vehicle Testing Results Available

This past week, the Michigan State Police conducted its annual testing of police vehicles. This year, it tested 12 vehicles. Here are the limited preliminary results,

September 20, 2018

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2018 Dodge Durango Pursuit

One big change between the 2018 Durango Pursuit and the 2019 models is that buyers now have a choice of engines. The 2018 was released with one engine, the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI. The 2019 is available with the HEMI or with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6.

August 31, 2018

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Dodge Making Pursuit-Rated 2018 Durango SUV

“Unofficial testing results at the Michigan State Police 2018 model-year vehicle evaluation event created such a stir among law enforcement agencies that we simply had to find a way to build this vehicle,” said Steve Beahm, head of passenger car brands, Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT for FCA North America.

May 10, 2018

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Video: North Carolina Highway Patrol Deploys "Ghost Car"

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol debuted a new marked but stealthy patrol vehicle it calls a "ghost car" this week. The Dodge Charger features markings that are more discreet and glow at night.

April 26, 2018

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The Next Generation of Patrol Vehicles

Look at the current police vehicle and consumer vehicle trends and you can make predictions about what you'll be driving on duty in the next decade.

February 8, 2018

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L.A. Sheriff's Department Tests 2018 Police Vehicles

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducted its annual evaluation of 2018-model-year police vehicles from Oct. 10 to 13. Agency deputies got behind the wheel of 13 four-wheel vehicles and five motorcycles for the testing.

November 22, 2017

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Chrysler Adds Ambush Detection System to 2017 Charger Pursuit

The Officer Protection Package is designed to increase an officer’s situational awareness when parked and working inside the vehicle. The package uses the Charger Pursuit’s ParkSense rear park assist system and ParkView rear backup camera to alert an officer if anyone is behind the vehicle.

February 13, 2017

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Law Enforcement Vehicles 2017

There is no one-size-fits-all vehicle solution for law enforcement. Here is a look at the wide range of vehicles available to meet the needs of today's law enforcement officers.

February 7, 2017

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Code 3 Introduces Emergency Lighting for the 2015 Charger

Code 3 Inc. has introduced a complete set of lights and sirens custom fit for the 2015 Dodge Charger: from the license plate to the front grille, to the lightbar, and finally to rear lights.

April 30, 2015

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Dodge Charger Pursuit Refreshed for 2015

For the refresh, the Dodge Charger Pursuit gets sleeker styling, improved brakes, and several updates in the cockpit, including a new 7-inch instrument screen and next-generation Uconnect 5.0 infotainment system with Bluetooth as standard equipment.

August 11, 2014

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How the Dodge Charger is Made for Police Work

The Dodge Charger is a cop car, and the latest iteration may corner that part of the market more easily than ever before. For one thing, it’s a big car with burly brakes and a beefy engine—both the six-cylinder and eight-cylinder options are powerful.

May 17, 2014

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AWD Patrol Vehicles Gain Traction

Traditionally, police vehicles have arrived for duty with rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. Starting with the 2015 model year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors will offer at least one police vehicle in an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive configuration.

November 4, 2013