Patrol Cars/Armor News & Articles

• Calif. city PD unveils county's first electric patrol car

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  "This vehicle will be more cost-effective, saving our citizens money while at the same time helping reduce emissions," Mayor Mark Landman said

• Fla. police department to auction fleet's last Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

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  It's the end of an era in Bradenton Police Department history

• Verizon Frontline debuts connected police cruiser prototype

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  The Mobile Utility Technology Transport can connect first responders to a variety of networks, including 5G and 4G LTE

• Fla. sheriff’s office adds a Corvette to its fleet

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  The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was “seized from a felony suspect,” according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office

• 9 extreme heat safety tips for public safety personnel

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  As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind

• Baltimore PD rolls out new hybrid police fleet

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  Police say the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs will save on fuel and repair costs

• NYPD unveils its Mach-E electric patrol car at NY International Auto Show

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  New Yorkers had a chance to get up close and personal with the NYPD’s first electric patrol car

• S.C. police installing rifle racks in squad cars after officer shot

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  North Augusta police say the new setup will save precious seconds in an active shooter event

• Dashcam shows pursuit, PIT maneuver after Ohio cop killed

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  Video shows the ensuing pursuit after Officer Dominic Francis was struck while deploying stop sticks

• Chevrolet debuts its first pursuit-rated Silverado pickup truck

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  The four-door, short-bed truck is designed to stay dynamic at high speeds

• Photo of the Week: Rise and shine with patrol

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  A deputy with the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office stopped to watch the sunrise before starting patrol

• 'Too small' for police work: Thumbs-down review for Tesla pilot

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  This city wants to move toward an all-electric fleet, but it looks like Teslas won't be a part of it

• Photo of the Week: Big Sky Country

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  A sheriff's pickup truck sits at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountains in western Montana

• Bill proposes removing blue lights from atop Ga. state police cars

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  The cruisers' new lighting and signage technology make rooftop lights unnecessary, lawmakers said

• Wash. state sheriff's office buying new BearCat armored vehicle

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  The new vehicle seats up to 12 officers and is equipped to treat traumatic injuries inside the cabin, officials said

• Montana's capital city is investing more in hybrid police cars

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  "When you really look at the fuel mileage it just doesn't make much sense to buy anything else," said Sgt. Jayson Zander

• Trending topic: Electric vehicles for public safety

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  While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service

• Ford’s electric Mustang heads to Michigan State Police test

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  Ford has already debuted a police-ready version of the car in the United Kingdom

• Ark. state police using low-profile vehicles to curb rising traffic violations

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  The fleet of 25 new Chevy Tahoes aims to seek out aggressive and distracted driving

• This Minn. police department is likely first in state to have a Tesla

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  The Eden Prairie Police Department has been buying hybrid vehicles for years, but the Tesla Model Y is its first fully electric car

• Meet this California PD's tricked out Tesla

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  The Fremont Police Department believes there could be substantial savings by putting a fully electric vehicle into service as a patrol vehicle

• Ford launches new pursuit-rated pickup truck for police

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  The company says the 2021 F-150 can reach 120 mph and has better control when 'cornering'

• Calif. PD buys 2nd Tesla patrol car after pilot program

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  In a report released last week, Fremont Police called the electric vehicles a 'success' and a 'feasible option' for the city

• Chicago police: 3 LEOs injured after woman rams patrol cars

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  The encounter unfolded after officers stopped a man Wednesday morning and a woman pulled up to demand police let him go

• Ford says it will keep making police cars after some workers ask the company to stop

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  “It’s not controversial that the Ford Police Interceptor helps officers do their job,” wrote CEO Jim Hackett in a letter to employees

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