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Vehicle Ops
California Agency Adds Third Eurocopter AS350
Each of the Air Support Unit's B2s are equipped with Spectrolab searchlights with 30 million candlepower, L-3/Wescam forward looking infrared (FLIR), and avionics for communication and navigation.
Technology
Motorola's Connected Patrol Car
Motorola Solutions unveiled its concept of a next-generation patrol vehicle at a July press event that brings many new communications capabilities to field officers. Motorola's Chevy Caprice includes an LTE broadband modem, steering wheel controls for radio communication, and voice-command technology. Video processing technology optimizes in-car video streaming into and out of the vehicle.
Vehicle Ops
N.C. Agency Running 10 Crown Vics On Propane Fuel
The agency estimates it will reduce the amount of gasoline used in a year by 30,000 to 36,000 gallons and save at least $30,000 in fuel costs with the move. The department also expects reduced maintenance costs due to the high-octane rating of propane fuel.
Vehicle Ops
Chicago Police Add Three Vessels To Patrol City Waterways
The Chicago PD acquired a 27-foot Defender model boat, as well as two 44-foot Archangel vessels built to the specifications of the department. The vessels were purchased with a $3.25-million port security grant.
Vehicle Ops
Stealth Introduces Night Hawk 4x4
The Night Hawk features a 72-volt, 30-hp electric motor that generates 130 ft. lbs. of peak torque. The high-capacity, 12-volt deep-cycle batteries provide a 30-plus-mile range on a full charge. The vehicle arrives with a dash-mounted battery fuel gauge.
Vehicle Ops
Storm Quest Saddle
RideOut Technologies
RideOut Technologies' newly available Storm Quest Saddle is a bicycle seat designed exclusively for police, campus patrols, and airport security. To resolve rider discomfort in the groin area for men and women, it supports the rider on the "sit bones."
Vehicle Ops
Former Miami Beach Cop Charged In ATV Crash
The Miami Beach Police officer who plowed over two people during a sandy joyride was charged with drunk and reckless driving.
Vehicle Ops
Bell Helicopter Training Academy Launches Tactical Flight Officer Course
The two-part Bell Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer course includes an online academic session and resident hands-on training that presents officers with the "practical skills and active engagement needed for aerial mission success in a safe and controlled environment," according to a release.
Vehicle Ops
Washington Agency Adds T3 for Downtown Patrol
The Bellevue (Wash.) Police Department has added a T3 Motion Law Enforcement vehicle to more effectively patrol the city's downtown core. The Bellevue Police Foundation donated the $13,166 to fund the purchase.
Vehicle Ops
NYPD Acquires Electric Chevy Volts
The New York Police Department added 50 Chevrolet Volts to its fleet as part of a fleet greening initiative by the city. The Volt will be the first electric vehicle used by the NYPD, which also uses electric scooters and golf carts. The vehicles are part of an effort to reduce air pollution, carbon emissions, and gasoline consumption.
Vehicle Ops
Ga. Sheriff and Iowa PD Purchase Caprice PPVs
The Forsyth County (Ga.) Sheriff Department plans to replace its current fleet of 175 patrol vehicles with Chevrolet Caprice PPV patrol vehicles, according to a news release from General Motors.
Technology
ZuluLog.com Introduces Aviation Software for Law Enforcement
The new service is built specifically for police and emergency response agencies, and allows tracking of all aspects of missions, pilots, aircraft, maintenance, and scheduling, as well as secure document management.
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