Police Specialty Vehicles News & Articles

All-electric off-road vehicle now available from Polaris

The RANGER XP Kinetic is expected to have 70% lower maintenance costs

Meet this California PD's tricked out Tesla

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

How to buy armored vehicles (eBook)

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Download this Police1 armored vehicles buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

Mont. sheriff's office unveils new mobile incident response vehicle

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The mobile work site can be used for anything from dignitary protection to search and rescue

Why this is a time for tried and true team tactics

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Police officers need to be able to apply the right combination of tactics to maintain or restore peace and personally survive while doing it

Mich. sheriff ready to use 39,000-pound military-grade vehicle for flooding rescues

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The 12-foot-tall Mine-Resistant Ambush Resistant vehicle has been previously deployed to extricate individuals affected by shoreline flooding

Customer Spotlight: Carlsbad Police Department

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Written in collaboration with Lieutenant Greg Koran of the Carlsbad Police Department

Community policing on wheels: 3 things to consider for your next mobile command center

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police took its community-first policing on the road with a multi-purpose command transport vehicle

Working together

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LDV Customer Spotlight: Wilmington Police Department

How to buy specialty vehicles (eBook)

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Download this Police1 specialty vehicles buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

A hybrid SUV engineered specifically for police work

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The 2020 Ford Interceptor Utility hybrid is introducing a new paradigm in police patrol vehicles

Going green: Integrating hybrid vehicles into your agency

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If hybrids aren’t currently part of your fleet, you may be overlooking an opportunity for significant savings without sacrificing operational capability

Outside-the-box funding for police fleets

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With some creative thinking, strategic writing and matching your needs to the grant agency’s purpose, you could be awarded funding to upgrade your department’s fleet

Why the SUV has become the new standard for patrol vehicles

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The sheer utility of SUVs has proven capable of supporting a variety of police operational functions

How patrol car technology is improving operations

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The array of technology in today’s police vehicles adds markedly to their utility and safety for the officers who operate them

How mobile screening technology can help police boost public safety

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Portable X-ray and trace detection tools enable law enforcement agencies to take screening when and where it’s needed

How a mobile incident command vehicle fleet supports emergency management

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The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley

Digital Edition: How to build a police fleet for 2020 & beyond

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A free Police1 guide to police fleet vehicle design and procurement

REV Group holds tribute to first responders at NTT IndyCar series Grand Prix event

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Event showed appreciation for the firefighters and other emergency personnel who are integral to racing safety

3 cases that show how peaceful de-escalation is possible without compromising officer safety

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The Lenco BearCat gives officers an edge to implement de-escalation techniques that bring nonviolent outcomes

How to spec out an EOD response truck

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An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) response truck is a critically important addition to a modern police department

Photo roundup: IACP 2018

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Didn't make it out to Orlando? We have you covered

Under inspection: A riot-ready checklist

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After initial crowd control training, police officers often receive annual training updates, which is the perfect opportunity to clean and inspect their tactical equipment