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Vehicle Ops

How to Use Police Vehicle Tests

The agencies that test new model-year, pursuit-rated vehicles offer complementary evaluations and differing methodologies that give them equal weight among vehicle purchasers.

October 31, 2012

Vehicles

2013 Vehicle Tests: Michigan Vs. California

The Michigan State Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided Police Magazine with preliminary results from the vehicle tests conducted in September and October of pursuit-rated patrol vehicles for the 2013 model year.

October 31, 2012

Vehicles

Michigan State Police Release 2013 Motorcycle Test Results

The police agency tested four models, including the BMW R1200-RTP, the Harley Davidson Road King (FLHP), the Harley Davidson Electra Glide (FLHTP), and the Victory Commander I.

October 23, 2012

Technology

Raytheon Equips L.A. Sheriff's Motor Fleet with Laptops

Motorcycle deputies will be able to perform license plate checks, wanted persons inquiries, and access to other law enforcement information. The computers will be added to motorcycle saddle bags by fall of 2013.

October 5, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Mich. Agency Purchases Victory Motorcycles

The Warren (Mich.) Police Department has purchased eight Victory Commander I motorcycles for motor patrol. The motorcycles have been eye-catching for members of the public and have helped community relations in the community.

September 5, 2012

Vehicles

Kawasaki Shelves Concours 14P Motorcycle

Kawasaki Motors Corp. has suspended its Concours 14P police motorcycle program, after determining that dealer modifications were causing a blown main fuse, increasing the risk of a crash.

August 13, 2012

Vehicle Ops

FLHTP Motorcycle

Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Motor Company offers the most complete line of motorcycles for law enforcement, enhancing responsiveness and maneuverability in any situation.

July 25, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Zero Motorcycles Introduces 2012 Zero DS Police Motorcycle

Zero Motorcycles has released the 2012 model of its electric DS Police Motorcycle, which is now in its third generation. The latest model incorporates feedback gathered over the past two years from police, security, and military agencies, according to the company.

May 22, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Texas Agency Picks Victory for Motor Patrol

The Tyler (Texas) Police Department took delivery of 10 Victory Commander I police motorcycles in March. The motorcycles were delivered ready for duty with lights and siren, radios, radio connections, radar, and video equipment.

May 3, 2012

Patrol

Mass. Deputy Killed In Motorcycle Crash

A Norfolk County (Mass.) Sheriff's Office deputy was killed today, after his police motorcycle collided with two vehicles while on his way to join a funeral service honor guard.

April 9, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Mass. Motor Deputy's Fatal Wreck

A Norfolk County (Mass.) Sheriff's deputy was killed after his police motorcycle collided with two vehicles while on his way to join a funeral service honor guard. Read the full story here.

April 9, 2012

Vehicle Ops

NLEOMF Auctions 'Thin Blue Line' Harley

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) will auction a 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Peace Officer Special Edition motorcycle in May, according to the group.

March 29, 2012