Tag: Patrol Vehicles

Patrol

CHP Targets "Video Game-Styled" Driving With New Low-Profile Enforcement Vehicles

The 100 Dodge Durangos—paired with CHP’s existing high-performance fleet, which includes Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers—blend into traffic just enough to observe the most reckless and dangerous behaviors without immediate detection.

May 9, 2025

Patrol

Bus Driver Saves AR Cop’s Life After Fiery Crash

An Arkansas school bus driver saved an officer from flames in the fiery aftermath of a collision when a Pine Bluff Police Department patrol unit struck the stopped bus.

August 30, 2024

Vehicle Ops

California Agency Not Happy with Tesla Patrol Cars

Menlo Park, California, officers said the “small interior space” and “smart car” features, along with the low vehicle profile all made things more difficult.

August 28, 2024

Vehicle Ops

BFGoodrich Announces New All-Season Pursuit Tire

“The BFGoodrich Elite-Force T/A tire responds to emergencies in any condition, from driving downpours to grinding gravel roads,” said Kim Kegler, BFGoodrich Tires brand director.

June 22, 2023

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Police Fleet Conference Session Spotlight: Law Enforcement Vehicle Lighting

In Light it Up: Spotlight on Law Enforcement Vehicle Lighting, retired deputy commissioner of support services for the New York City Police Department Robert Martinez shares about police lighting.

April 24, 2023

Vehicle Ops

POLICE Vehicle Spotlight: Chevrolet Silverado PPV

Chevy’s pursuit-rated pickup is available with a two-inch life for off-road duty, but it’s also well equipped for street work.

March 15, 2023

Vehicle Ops

Fleet Complete Announces its Dash Camera has Earned FirstNet Trusted Certification

FC Vision is now available for first responders and those who support them, such as healthcare, transportation, and utility fleets, and provides the power of video telematics with FC Vision to improve fleet safety and reduce costs.

March 8, 2023

Vehicle Ops

SoundOff Signal Launches Telematics Product for Law Enforcement

According to SoundOff Signal, bluePrint Connect uses a combination of cellular service, proprietary software, applications, and GPS to connect vehicles, equipment, and other assets to the cloud where it monitors and reports on nearly every detail of information about the vehicle.

February 16, 2023

Vehicle Ops

NYPD Unveils Redesigned Patrol Vehicles

The updated vehicles will include 360-degree interior camera systems. Highway patrol vehicles in the fleet already have in-car cameras, but the rest of the fleet does not. The updated ones will be able to capture more, with the 360-degree filming capabilities.

February 1, 2023

Vehicles

5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Vehicles

“Over the last 20 years, some agencies may have been a little bit cautious about adopting hybrids and electric vehicles. Now we're seeing that there's a lot more willingness to take a look at these things and start adding them to the portfolio,” says Lindsey Bertino.

January 25, 2023

Patrol

LA Police Officer Charged with Negligent Homicide in Pursuit Crash that Killed Teens

"I just can't put my arms around why (the officer) was driving at that rate of speed in pursuit of this vehicle. This officer is facing some serious issues,” says District Attorney Tony Clayton.

January 4, 2023

Patrol

10 Tips for Surviving Cold Weather on Duty

“You build up your equipment list over the years, things that work and things that don't work, things that are comfortable and things that are not, and you just kind of roll with the punches," says Sgt. Jordan R. Grabar, of the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

December 20, 2022