Vehicle Ops: Page 96

VX-1 Personal Electric Vehicle

The Vectrix VX-1 Personal Electric Vehicle is a powerful electric scooter capable of reaching speeds in excess of 65 mph. It has a range of 55 to 85 miles, and is very quiet and economical to operate.

Off-Road Vehicle

TurnKey UTV's police unit vehicle is a customizable off-road vehicle designed for law enforcement agencies. All conversions are based on the Polaris Ranger UTV line and are fully warranted at any Polaris dealer nationwide.

081709 Turnkey Utv Police Ranger 1

SWAT-H

HEAT Armor offers several different variations of SWAT truck units. Pictured above is the SWAT-H model with riot protection and upgraded heavy-duty tires packages. Each vehicle can be engineered for a variety of law enforcement applications.

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Skidcar Hosts Driver Training Conference

This year's event will include a broader base that just those in the driver training industry, and will include representatives from law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, municipal fleets, and private driver training academies.

NY Troopers Get Electric Vehicle Training

New York State Police officials say troopers will be the first law enforcement officers in the nation to receive special training in responding to crashes involving electric vehicles.

In-Service Cop Cars: Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

After retiring its venerable Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford offered law enforcement agencies two choices—the Police Interceptor sedan and P.I. Utility. The vehicles provide a balance of fuel efficiency and power. View our gallery of in-service Ford Police Interceptor sedans, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

The Oswego (Ill.) PD's 2013 Ford Police Interceptor sedan. Photo: Christopher Holmes.

In-Service Cop Cars: Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet returned to the patrol car market with its Caprice PPV, a smaller, more powerful Caprice than the mid-90s model. This new police-only Caprice has impressed agencies with its mix of agility, braking, and high-speed handling. View our gallery of in-service Chavrolet Caprice PPVs, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.

The West Chicago (Ill.) Police Department's Chevy Caprice. Photo: Christopher Holmes.

Vehicle Accessories: 2012

This has been a watershed year for law enforcement vehicles. Agencies have been taking delivery of four new models from Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford. And each of those new models must now be equipped with the latest accessories designed specifically to fit them or enhance their performance as public safety vehicles. Here's a look at some cool new vehicle accessories that have caught the eyes of the POLICE Magazine staff in recent months.

AEDEC International's Prisoner Transport System is available for both the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and the Ford P.I. Utility. The backseat units provide a variety of means for securing prisoners, and are available with or without wiring channel adaptation. The Utility version offers a rear screen option to prevent prisoner access to the tools and weapons you have stored in your vehicle.

L.A. Sheriff's Helicopter Lands On City Street

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helicopter was forced to land on a Lakewood street late Sunday after a bird struck the airborne unit.

Photo courtesy of LASD.

Kussmaul Introduces Battery Charger

The lightweight, low-profile charger arrives with a selector switch for two charging modes: float only or three-step charging. The clean output poses no interference with radios and other mobile devices, according to the company.

Photo courtesy of Kussmaul Electronics.

Gamber-Johnson Introduces Dodge Durango Console

Gamber-Johnson has introduced a vehicle-specific console box designed specifically for the 2012-2013 Dodge Durango SSV.

Photo courtesy of Gamber-Johnson.

Code 3 Introduces Front Windshield Interior Light

The SuperVisor U is designed to fit the windshield curves and angles of most vehicles and keep flashback light from distracting the driver. The adjustable side-shield light blocking plates have been designed specifically to block out flashback light from the sides.

Photo courtesy of Code 3.

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