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Hard work and patience paid off for this Florida police officer
Meet Mike and Sam, who address in-vehicle storage needs for law enforcement agencies
Many agencies have resorted to the cannibalization of other vehicles in order to keep their vehicles on patrol
Whether it’s a compact car for fuel efficiency or an SUV equipped for tactical operations, each police vehicle type serves a unique role within the broader mission of public safety and law enforcement
Cruising is now legal in California, and to show signs of solidarity within the communities, Oceanside and San Diego police departments are rolling out their lowriders
The man drove the skid-steer loader toward Lincoln Police Department cruisers, hitting one with an officer still inside, video shows
“A substantial amount of padding” was chewed away — amounting to $650 in damage to the vehicle, according to Boone Police
“When you use violence to advance your agenda, the Department of Justice will make every effort to put you in prison,” U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross said
Broward County deputies found and arrested the man shortly after the theft occurred
The stolen vehicle slammed into an Uber van while driving the wrong way on a freeway, killing 3 people inside
"[Officer Paul Tracey] always looked out for the underdog,” Chief Kevin O’Connell said. “He was an amazing husband, a loving father and a friend to all”
Pablo Vazquez was sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to reckless endangerment charges
Corporal Lucas Watts survived being shot in the head through his cruiser windshield by a suspect
The fleet will consist of on-road and all-terrain vehicles, including Ford Lightning trucks, Ford Mustang Mach Es, Polaris Rangers and versatile all-terrain vehicles
After a hotel brawl that left several bystanders with stab wounds, the suspect fled from responding officers; she later turned herself in
The suspect was captured on surveillance footage crawling under the cruiser and lighting the fire
The officer was conducting a traffic stop at the time; neither the police officer nor K-9 Hawk was injured
IMPD Chief Randal Taylor voiced his frustrations after the suspect was released on a $4,500 instead of a $45,000 bond
During the pursuit, the U-Haul began traveling on the wrong side of the road at a high rate of speed, directly at two deputies’ cruisers
A police perimeter alert feature monitors the vehicle’s exterior for motion and potential threats, automatically securing the vehicle and officer upon threat detection
The officer sustained minor injuries, according to the sheriff’s office
An 11-page letter from FOP members detail the alleged lack of support, officers and equipment hindering the department from properly responding to incidents
Daniel Barton is facing misdemeanor charges after two separate incidents of stealing cruisers during traffic stops
The suspect shot the trooper before stealing his cruiser and crashing it
The man was pulled over for having a headlight out before he drove off, leading police on a pursuit and crashing into a ditch before wounding an officer and damaging cruisers
“The biggest priority here is to make sure our students and staff are safe, and we’re protecting their security at all times,” Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett said
“In over 24 years of being an officer here in Pike County, I have not observed such disrespect for law enforcement,” Sheriff David Greenwood said
“I think the way my wheels were placed, the way I parked and the way I’m trained at the department, that was a critical part of me making it,” Sgt. Ron Malone said
One Mustang Mach-E will be used as a supervisor’s vehicle and the other will be taken on patrol