Popular Mechanics designs the ultimate cop car 3
By Erik Sofge Popular MechanicsThe typical cop car isn’t born—it’s slapped together. Traditionally, this involved taking a production vehicle, bolting on a reinforced bumper and adding ...
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Unmarked cop car containing weapons, I.D. stolen2
By Julie Knipe Brown Miami HeraldMIAMI — Law enforcement officers from two counties are searching for an unmarked police car loaded with weapons, ammunition, riot gear -- and possibly even an emergency ...
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Study of traffic incident management systems released
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration, working in partnership with the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and with funding support from the Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice, recently produced a report that provides technical guidance and training programs in traffic incident management for emergency service providers. ...
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New patrol cars help police stay safe in snow 2
By Derrick Perkins Union LeaderWINDHAM, N.H. — Police officers are having no problems getting around town despite a winter that has already seen slightly more than 84 inches of snowfall thanks in ...
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Critics: Crown Vics prone to fuel leaks, fires2
By Tom Incantalupo and Stacey Altherr NewsdayRelated Articles: N.Y. officers mourn cop killed by drunk driver N.Y. officer struck, killed by drunk driver OK police intends to keep Ford: 'Car of choice'SUFFOLK, ...
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Chicago poised to roll out SUVs for cops
By Angela Rozas Chicago TribuneCHICAGO — It's a long way from horse-drawn police wagons.Before the snow melts this early spring, Chicago police should begin receiving new Chevrolet Tahoe sport-utility ...
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Trooper who hit suspect with patrol car charged 8
By Rick Brundrett The StateCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A state trooper seen on video hitting a fleeing suspect on foot with his patrol car at a Columbia apartment complex in 2007 has been charged with a federal ...
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Guns stolen from sheriff's patrol car
Editor's note: In a few recent incidents, guns, ammo, and other weapons have been stolen from patrol cars. Be sure to read one officer's tip about preventing cruiser theft. By Robert Salonga Contra Costa ...
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Texas welder crafts police assault vehicle
By Marty Toohey Austin American-Statesman Killeen SWAT team and the new Peacekeeper vehicle. (Photo: Killeen Police Department)AUSTIN, Texas — This summer, the police department in Maine's largest ...
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N.Y. cops pair up to solve vehicle shortage
By William Murphy NewsdayNEW YORK — Nassau police have a shortage of marked patrol cars, sometimes forcing officers to double up because there are no spares available.The doubled-up car must then ...
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Indy officer involved in crash that kills woman
Officer whose car struck young mom says she couldn't avoid hitting herBy Tania E. Lopez The Indianapolis StarINDIANAPOLIS — An IMPD officer has been placed on administrative duty while department ...
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P1 Year in Review: Safety behind the wheel
As we come to the close of another year, it is a time of remembrance, reflection and inspiration. While we have many things to be concerned about in Law Enforcement, we should always remember that our ...
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Weapons stolen from N.M. cop cars
Related article: Rifle, ammo stolen from Calif. cop carsBy Rozanna M. Martinez Albuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE — Weapons locked inside three law enforcement vehicles are missing after the vehicles ...
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Okla. debuts ambulance siren you can feel 1
By Justin Juozapavicius Associated PressTULSA, Okla. — You're in the car and you've got the radio cranked up insanely loud. Chances are, you're not going to hear that ambulance siren wailing behind ...
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PoliceOne Member Photo of the Week: Budget cuts6
Picture of Officer Joe Stinson Windcrest Police Dept, Windcrest, TXPhoto by: Lt. Martin Phelan Windcrest Police Dept., Windcrest, TX Submit a photo to PoliceOne - it could be selected as our Photo of ...
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Dallas PD has new rules for speeding on duty4
Related article: Police mourn with family, friends of boy killed by cruiserBy Tanya Eiserer Dallas Morning NewsDALLAS — Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle today issued a new policy on when officers ...
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