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Tag: Vehicle Testing: Page 5
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
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
Vehicles
Rating the 2010 Patrol Cars
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department completed its annual evaluation of police vehicles and released separate reports on the motorcycles and patrol cars that POLICE Magazine obtained. We've given you the motorcycle evaluation. Now get ready for the patrol cars.
April 13, 2010
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
Vehicles
L.A. County Sheriff Releases 2010 Motorcycle Evaluation
Police riders evaluated five 2009/2010 model year motorcycles from Harley-Davidson, Honda, and BMW.
February 18, 2010
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
Vehicles
L.A. County Sheriff Tests 2010 Patrol Vehicles
Each year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pushes the new crop of patrol vehicles to their limit at a California speedway, as part of an annual performance and safety evaluation.
October 25, 2009
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
Vehicles
Performance Tests: 2009 Police Vehicles
Each year, the Michigan State Police evaluate the crop of new patrol cars, SUVs and motorcycles for law enforcement agencies. If you missed the initial release and are still wondering how the 2009 models performed, read more.
July 14, 2009
Vehicle Ops
2008 Michigan Vehicle Tests
In the words of one EVOC trainer, "Every officer wants the best vehicle they can get their hands on. Every department wants the most cost-effective fleet possible. Somewhere in between is probably the best place to be."
November 30, 2007
Vehicle Ops
2007 Michigan Vehicle Tests
Every fall, law enforcement vehicles are tested by two of the nation’s premier law enforcement agencies: the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police. This year, Ford brought a hybrid vehicle.
April 30, 2007
Vehicle Ops
2003 Michigan Vehicle Tests
Each fall the big three of U.S. police car makers turn their latest models over to test drivers from the Michigan State Police for comprehensive evaluations at the DaimlerChrysler proving grounds in Chelsea, Mich., and timed laps at Grattan Raceway in Belding, Mich.
November 30, 2002
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