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Classic Chrysler Patrol Cars

Chrysler has been producing Plymouth or Dodge patrol cars since the early 1930s, and for many of those early years Plymouth turned out some special cars for police work. The earliest came when the Washington State Patrol began using a 1932 Plymouth 1932 PB coupe, according to AllPar.com. Chrysler offered its first police package on 1956 Dodge Coronets. The 1970s brought the era of Mopar squads.

The LAPD patrolled with this 1971 Plymouth Fury. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Museum.

Miami Motor Cops Injured In Obama Motorcade Crash

Two Miami Police motor sergeants escorting President Obama were injured Wednesday evening in a crash apparently caused by an abandoned vehicle.

Chrysler Introduces AWD Police Charger for 2014

Chrysler will introduce an all-wheel drive version of its Dodge Charger Pursuit patrol car for the 2014 model year that will compete with the Ford Police Interceptor with that power-train.

Photo by Paul Clinton.

Enforcement Motors' Yamaha FJR1300P Motorcycle

To make it suitable for American law enforcement duty the FJ1300P required modification, including a stronger electrical system to support emergency equipment such as radios, emergency lighting, and sirens.

Photo courtesy of Enforcement Motors.

Pa. Man Steals Cruiser, Arrested After Pursuit

A Pennsylvania man freed himself from custody and led police on a pursuit with a stolen state police cruiser on Saturday night before he was captured.

Iraqi Police Force Gets Ford PIs with WatchGuard Video Systems

The Iraqi Police Force has received 300 new Ford Police Interceptors equipped with WatchGuard Video's in-car dash-cam systems, according to the company.

Lenco Offers 'MedCat' Armored Vehicle for Tactical EMS

Lenco Industries has introduced a version of its BearCat armored rescue vehicle suited to tactical EMS missions for law enforcement and the military. The BearCat MedEvac LE (also known as the "MedCat") was designed to meet the combined requirements of SWAT and tactical EMS teams.

Photo courtesy of Lenco.

Ford Recalls 20K P.I. Interceptor Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. recalled nearly 20,000 2013 model-year Police Interceptor sedan and Utility vehicles Tuesday, after receiving complaints about fuel tank leaks that pose a fire risk.

Photo courtesy of Ford.

MilSpray Introduces Spot Shot for Vehicle Paint Damage

MilSpray has introduced its single component CARC Spot Shot spray bottle to touch up scratches and repair other minor paint damage on police vehicles, according to the company.

Photo via MilSpray.

Panasonic Toughpad Cradles

RAM Mounting Systems

RAM Mounting Systems now has a full complement of locking and spring loaded Tab-Tite and Tab-Lock cradles for the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1.

Armored Group and Pi Innovo Introduce Active Ride Control System

The Armored Group and Pi Innovo have jointly developed an active ride control system for use on armored law enforcement vehicles including Armored Non Standard Commercial Vehicles (ANSCV).

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

We have statutes in many states against distracted driving, including texting while driving, talking on a cell phone, and other technological multi-tasking. So given the prevalence of in-car computers in patrol cars and how they are often used by an officer who is driving, we have to ask if the rules governing distracted driving apply to police officers as well as the public.

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com.

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