Vehicles are currently shared by two deputies, and the change would allow the department to keep vehicles for six years instead of three. This would also reduce employee contact, which is important during the pandemic. It would take a few years to build up the fleet, but wouldn’t cost the county extra.
Police Chief Murphy Paul stated he made the decision after “meeting with local and national partners and subject matter experts in the areas of engines and oils.”
The all-electric vehicles are new to the market, and the city does not expect to receive the vehicles until the fall, according to a city memo. The AWD models will address winter weather concerns, and the vehicle is rated at 210 miles per charge.
Despite evasive efforts, the drone struck the helicopter, forcing the pilot to initiate an emergency landing. The drone damaged the helicopter's nose, antenna and bottom cowlings, according to court papers.
The Lamborghini Huracan they used, which was specially modified for such tasks with a refrigerated trunk, was obtained by the Italian State Police in 2017.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol officials said a helicopter belonging to their agency crashed near the agency's training center in Raleigh Sunday afternoon.
The vehicle armor provides NIJ Level IIIA or NIJ Level III protection.
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Code 3 has announced its latest Matrix Enabled lightbar, the Covert. Measuring only 1.6 inches high, the Covert features dual- or tri-color LED light heads and offers improved off-angle performance.
In Michigan State Police testing conducted on Oct. 10 and 13, the Ford Police Interceptor Utility EcoBoost had the fastest 0-60, fastest 0-100, fastest lap, fastest average lap, and fastest top speed of 148 mph versus all vehicles tested, which included V8-powered sedans.
During riots, Hardwire’s transparent armor has protected officers from bricks, rocks, and other heavy objects thrown at the vehicle windows.
The new F-150 SSV is available in F-150 XL SuperCrew configuration, with the option of the 5.0L V8, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, or all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid engine, either a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain and available FX4 Off-Road Package.
The Underseat Storage has been carefully designed to ensure easy access from both driver side and passenger side. The dual lid design addresses the problem of accessibility due to split seats from both sides, the company says.
During riots, Hardwire’s transparent armor has protected officers from bricks, rocks, and other heavy objects thrown at the vehicle windows.
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