Texas DPS Fields Marked Dodge Hellcat After Forfeiture
The Texas Department of Public Safety has added a new high-performance vehicle to its fleet, a 700-plus horsepower Dodge Hellcat.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has added a new high-performance vehicle to its fleet, a 700-plus horsepower Dodge Hellcat.
“The addition of our fourth Georgia location serving Metro Savannah and southern Georgia is yet another example of our commitment to the public safety market by providing quality installation services close to their departments. says David Russo, president & CEO of Dana Safety Supply.
The theft was especially brazen because it took place just outside the Special Operations Bureau building at 17th and DeHaro, which houses the SWAT Team and Bomb Squad.
Starting in the fall, premium models built with the extended range battery will have a targeted EPA-estimated range of 290 miles on all-wheel drive models, up 13 miles
More than two dozen Dallas Police Department vehicles were damaged in what meteorologists have called a "thousand-year rain event" in late August.
Constructed using strong but lightweight powder-coated steel for lasting durability and reducing front end weight, HD Fender Wraps have five inches of pushing surface height for added contact area and control around the widest area of the vehicle’s front end.
Moving ahead, the department has chosen to mostly use SUVs for patrol duties because of the extra gear storage, greater water capabilities and passenger space.
The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations such as assisting at an accident or crime scene or giving departments the ability to tow a boat or trailer.
The purpose-built Blazer EV PPV model features a police specific interior designed for police officers with ample room to accommodate emergency equipment and gear.
A timeline of the incident ndicates that the helicopter named Metro 2 was performing bucket drops when it crashed.
The PureVista canister is portable and water activated. To use, place the canister in the vehicle, activate, and let it sit for four hours.
The department hopes the hybrid vehicles will decrease downtime, lower overall repair costs, and lower overall fuel costs.
“Goodyear has a profound appreciation for the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, and it’s a privilege to continue to support the important work of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as the lead sponsor of the Fund’s Traffic Safety program,” said Rich Kramer, Goodyear CEO.
“Like everybody else in law enforcement, we will just adapt accordingly,” says Chief Ramar. “If the gas prices continue the way they are, for next year we will either have to figure out a way to cut back or get more funding on that line-item budget.”
The 2023 Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) is a crew-cab, short-bed, four-wheel drive truck designed for high speeds and dynamic performance with the added comfort and ample storage capacity needed for an everyday patrol vehicle, Chevy says.
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