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NewsSeptember 27, 2010

Five Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies Win New Vehicles

COLUMBUS, OHIO - Five police vehicles were given away to five Ohio law enforcement agencies at the Enforcement Expo in Columbus on September 15. The eighth vehicle giveaway was sponsored by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO).

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NewsSeptember 27, 2010

Highway Safety Experts Meet in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Missouri Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Division are hosting GHSA's 2010 annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 25-29.

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ProductsSeptember 9, 2010

Copeland Engineering’s Dock Master

HAVERHILL, MA - Adamson Industries Corp., a provider of public safety vehicle equipment and installation services, introduces Copeland Engineering’s Dock Master vehicle laptop computer management.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2010

Vehicle Repair Dispute Challenges City Immunity Law

SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio woman whose SUV was hit by a police vehicle rushing to a call was told that that the City would not pay for damages to her vehicle. The City cited a law that gives cities immunity if one of their employees crashes into someone while responding to an emergency.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2010

NFPA, Chevrolet, OnStar to Provide Electric Vehicle Safety Training

CHICAGO - The National Fire Protection Association announced collaboration with Chevrolet and OnStar, stemming from an electric vehicle safety training initiative NFPA is developing to support the growing number of electric vehicles in the United States.

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NewsAugust 23, 2010

3M Traffic Safety Systems Introduces New Driver Feedback Sign for Highways

ST. PAUL, MN - 3M Traffic Safety Systems, a leader in the transportation safety and vehicle registration markets, introduces the new 3M Driver Feedback Sign for highway speed applications. The Driver Feedback Sign from 3M advises drivers of their speed and encourages speed limit compliance.

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NewsAugust 19, 2010

City Enacts Cell Phone Ban on Police Vehicles

BLACKFOOT, IDAHO - Members of the City of Blackfoot Police Department will no longer text, e-mail, or send instant messages on a hand-held device while operating a city vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.

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NewsAugust 16, 2010

Florida City Stalled on Cell Phone Use Policy

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL - Fernandina Beach city commissioners recently decided again to table a resolution to add a cell-phone use policy for city vehicles because the amendment wording wasn't strict enough.

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NewsAugust 9, 2010

Austin Police Getting New Dashboard Cameras

AUSTIN, TX - Austin police cars will be outfitted with improved dashboard cameras in a plan to abandon use of outdated videotape. The Austin City Council on August 5 approved spending $15.5 million for the new cameras and digital equipment.

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NewsAugust 9, 2010

Police Car Fire Damages Nine Other City Vehicles

MUNCIE, IN - A case of spontaneous police car combustion filled the Muncie Police Department's garage with thick, black smoke on the night of August 4, damaging nine other vehicles inside the garage.

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