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RAM Introduces 2012 Dodge Charger Tough-Box Console

RAM Mounting Systems has updated its Dodge Charger Tough-Box console (Model No. RAM-VCA-112C) to accommodate 2011 and 2012 model years of the patrol car.

Photo: RAM Mounting Systems

K.C. Officer Hurt When GTA Suspect Strikes Wagon

A Kansas City police officer was injured when a stolen car traveling the wrong way on a one-way street broadsided his patrol wagon at 33rd Street and the Paseo.

LAPD Adopts New Policy for Officer-Involved Crashes

Acknowledging major problems with the quality of its investigations into serious traffic collisions involving officers, the Los Angeles Police Department on Tuesday announced new rules intended to improve the thoroughness and credibility of the inquiries.

S.C. Sheriff Opts for Dodge Chargers

The Orangeburg County (S.C.) Sheriff's Office rolled out new Dodge Chargers in late February, replacing Ford Crown Victoria sedans.

Photo: Orangeburg County (S.C.) Sheriff

Ore. Sheriff Likely To Adopt Chevrolet Caprice PPVs

The Washington County (Ore.) Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro, Ore., is leaning toward the Caprice PPV and Tahoe PPV as replacements for the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

Carbon Motors Denied Federal Loan

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) won't provide $310 million in loans to Carbon Motors to produce the purpose-built E7 patrol car. The company is "actively examining its strategic and financing alternatives."

Carbon Motors took over a former Ford manufacturing plant in Connersville, Ind. Photo: Carbon Motors

Sheriff's Drone Crashes Into SWAT Vehicle

The Montgomery County (Texas) Sheriff's public unveiling of its new surveillance drone quickly fizzled after the unmanned aircraft crashed into the department's Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle.

Vanguard Defense Industries produces its MK line of drones for law enforcement. Photo: Vanguard

L.A. Sheriff Baca Gave Take-Home Cars to Well-Connected Reserves

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has recalled unmarked units assigned to reserve deputies after a Los Angeles Times investigation showed cars had been given to well-connected volunteers.

Ford Crown Vic (2004). Photo: GovernmentAuctions.org

RAM Mounts Introduces Chevrolet Caprice PPV Tough-Box Console

RAM Mounts' Tough-Box console for the Chevrolet Caprice PPV will be available March 13. The console, which fits the 2011 and 2012 model years, uses molded composite and stamped steel that are melded to improve ergonomics, performance, and safety.

Photo: RAM Mounts

2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit To Pace NASCAR Races in Ariz.

The 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit will pace the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series races in Phoenix on March 3 and 4, Chrysler has announced.

Photo: Chrysler

1 Dead, 3 Missing In Coast Guard Copter Crash

One U.S. Coast Guard crewmember is dead and three are missing after a helicopter crashed during a training mission in Mobile Bay, Ala. The MH-65C helicopter crashed Tuesday evening near Point Clear, Ala.

Chicago To Purchase 500 Ford Police Interceptors

Chicago police officers will be driving Ford's 2013 Police Interceptor as their new patrol vehicle, city officials have announced. The city plans to buy 100 vehicles a year for five years at a cost of $3.5 million per year.

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