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The Next Generation of Patrol Vehicles

Look at the current police vehicle and consumer vehicle trends and you can make predictions about what you'll be driving on duty in the next decade.

Chevrolet is already offering semi-autonomous safety systems as an option on the 2018 Tahoe PPV. For future vehicles the features will most likely come standard. Photo: General Motors

How to Remarket Patrol Vehicles

Fleet managers nationwide use a variety of strategies to sell their retired law enforcement vehicles.

Before agencies sell their retired patrol vehicles they usually remove equipment and try to reuse it. Photo: City of Dublin

Vehicle Armor

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Hardwire’s Vehicle Armor is a smart and affordable way to add ballistic protection to a police vehicle without major modifications or difficult installation.

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Ford Files a Patent for an Autonomous Police Car

Ford has filed for a patent on an autonomous police car that would be able to detect infractions performed by another vehicle, either on its own or in conjunction with surveillance cameras and/or road-side sensors.

Ford has filed for a patent on an autonomous police car. (Photo: Ford Patent)

Luxembourg Police to Use New Tesla Model S Police Cars for Patrol

Tesla's all-electric Model S is becoming increasingly popular with police departments around the world. In addition to the LAPD and Denver PD, the Luxembourg police also announced that they will be using the Tesla Model S and have started fitting them with police equipment.

Tesla's all-electric Model S (Photo: RTL screenshot)

MA Troopers Use Helicopter to Make Daring Rescue of Man in Icy River

Although police and fire crews launched two boats to rescue the man, they became disabled when their propellers were damaged by ice.

Massachusetts State Police Air 4, a helicopter piloted by trooper John Hazelrigg and carrying Tactical Flight Officer Russ Phippen, was used to rescue a man from the icy Merrimack River. (Photo: MSP)

Ecco Introduces 12+ Series Vantage Lightbar

Ecco's best-selling lightbar now includes an integrated Safety Director and ICE optics.

12+ Series Vantage Lightbar (Photo: Ecco)

Vehicle Armor

Hardwire's Vehicle Armor products are a smart and affordable way to add ballistic protection to a police vehicle without major modifications or difficult installation.

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Inner Edge FST Low Current Switching Solo

BroadBand Blue delivers higher intensity, a larger optical image, and a more consistent color, all while being easier on the eyes—especially at night.

Havis Introduces Upgraded Universal Laptop and Tablet Cradle Line

The new generation of Havis universal cradles, which includes the UT-1000 Series, the UT-2000 Series, and the UT-301 Cradles, are made to be lighter yet still ultra-rugged and allow for more mounting options.

The new Universal Cradle line is made from high-performance, injection-molded materials. (Photo: Havis)

SandCat Stormer Armored SUV Designed for the Fight Against Terror

As a response to the growing domestic terror and violence seen over recent years, Plasan is launching a new variant of the SandCat Stormer for police and counter-terrorism units.

Plasan SandCat Stormer armored SUV (Photo: Plasan)

Transparent Armor Window Insert

The Hardwire Transparent Armor Window Insert seamlessly covers the existing window in a police car door to provide ballistic protection for the officer inside.

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