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Vehicle Ops
Raybestos Police Brake Pads Lead Aftermarket in Performance Evaluation
The company's police disc brake pads are designed specifically for patrol and pursuit applications. The results of the test demonstrate "the superiority of Raybestos police brake pads," according to the company.
November 28, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Michigan Police Commander Drives 2011 Chevy Tahoe
The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV is driven by Lt. Keith Wilson, commander of the Michigan State Police's Precision Driving Unit, in this video. Wilson explains why the automaker's addition of StabiliTrak will help officers drive in more adverse weather conditions.
November 2, 2010
Chevy Tahoe2011a Vid 1
Vehicles
Kawasaki Edges BMW at Michigan State Police Motorcycle Test
The Kawasaki Concours 14P recorded the highest speed of the four two-wheel vehicles tested, reaching 131 mph on the 4.8-mile speedway at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Mich.
September 20, 2010
A trooper with the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit runs the Kawasaki Concourse 14 ABS P through a curve during annual vehicle tests. Photo courtesy of Kawasaki.
Vehicle Ops
Detroit 3's Next Generation of Police Vehicles Tested
About 300 fleet purchasing representatives and law enforcement officers arrived at Chrysler's proving grounds in Chelsea, Mich., on Saturday to watch drivers from the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit put the Detroit 3 police vehicles through acceleration, braking, high-speed handling, and other tests.
September 19, 2010
The 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit is among a crop of new vehicles arriving for patrol officers from Detroit. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit tested it Saturday. Photo: Paul Clinton.
Vehicles
Next-Gen Patrol Cars Raise the Bar in Michigan
During the Michigan State Police's annual testing, which was covered live by POLICE Magazine in Chelsea, the Chevrolet Caprice and 2012 Ford Police Interceptor sedans were the top four-wheel performers, according to preliminary results.
September 19, 2010
GM's Chevrolet division will produce a police-only Caprice for the 2011 model year. Photo courtesy of General Motors.
Vehicles
Michigan State Police Will Test Five New-Vehicle Introductions
Overall, 14 patrol cars, the pursuit-rated Chevy Tahoe and four motorcycles will be evaluated for acceleration, top speed, and brake testing on Sept. 18 at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Mich.
August 15, 2010
A Michigan State Police driver takes a 2010 Ford CVPI around the track at the Chrysler Proving Grounds during 2009 testing. Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police.
Patrol
First Female Michigan Trooper Recounts Pioneering Career
Christiansen said it was an adjustment to dress in the post's boiler room and earn the respect of male troopers. She eventually won most of them over, she said.
July 3, 2010
Patrol
Off-Duty Michigan State Trooper Assists Wounded Officer in Shootout
Michigan State Trooper Kevin Caldwell never expected to exchange gunfire with anyone May 22, 2009 on his day off. But the law enforcement officer and ordained pastor who serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve drew on training from both his occupations to aid a fellow officer taking fire from an enraged home owner.
June 10, 2010
Trooper Kevin Caldwell, Michigan State Police.
Vehicle Ops
Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation
Each year, the Michigan State Police driving unit evaluates law enforcement vehicles from the new model year. The unit evaluates patrol cars, SUVs and motorcycles using a series of tests that test each vehicle's performance, ergonomics and mechanic-friendly qualities. The results are tallied and included in a report that's used by police fleet managers to aid in the decision to purchase patrol vehicles.
March 31, 2010
Once a year, vehicle training officers from the Michigan State Police take new patrol vehicles out to a raceway and pursuit course to evaluate them on acceleration and top speed, braking, ergonomics, fuel economy and communications.
Training
Laid-off Michigan Troopers Leaving State
Approximately half of the Michigan trooper recruits who were laid off earlier in the year are leaving the state or taking part-time jobs, the Herald-Palladium reports.
November 17, 2009
Vehicles
Michigan State Police Release 2010 Vehicle Test Results
The Michigan State Police driving unit has released the results from the evaluation of the 2010 models of the most widely used patrol vehicles. The 2010 Dodge Charger is a top performer.
November 15, 2009
Chrysler's Dodge Charger fared best in top speed, acceleration and braking at the Michigan State Police's testing event of 2010 patrol vehicles. Photo via Chrysler.
Vehicles
Michigan State Police To Test 2010 Patrol Vehicles
The Michigan State Police's driving unit will evaluate the 2010 models of patrol cars, motorcycles and SUVs later this month and post the performance results on its website in early October, according to the unit's Lt. Keith Wilson.
September 2, 2009
Photo via Michigan State Police.
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