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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMay 9, 2014

Dodge Charger Pursuit

Chrysler introduced the Dodge Charger Pursuit in 2006 as a Crown Vic competitor. Agencies who buy Chargers enthuse about the muscular V-8 HEMI and aggresive styling. View our gallery of in-service Chargers, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies, Christopher Holmes, and Jay Baumgardner.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMay 9, 2014

Ford's P.I. Utility

Ford's P.I. Utility SUV offers increased cargo capacity and a 75 mph rear-end crash rating to law enforcement agencies. View our gallery of in-service Ford P.I. Utility vehicles, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies and Christopher Holmes.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 28, 2014

The Utility Vehicle Buyer’s Checklist

Utility vehicles fill a unique niche in a government's fleet — they can operate on rugged terrain, transport people while also performing work, and navigate tighter spaces than a traditional vehicle, whether inside a facility or out in the woods.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 28, 2014

6 Questions About the 2015 Ford F-150

The truck's body is made of high-strength, military-­grade aluminum alloy, which Ford says will not only reduce weight but also improve payload, towing, and fuel efficiency.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 13, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014

The ConExpo-Con/Agg convention, held every three years, was in Las Vegas on March 4-8, 2014. The event brought out more than 2,000 vendors this year and more than 120,000 resgisterations in total. This was the second-highest attendance in the event's history. ConExpo-Con/Agg focuses on the latest equipment, technology and products for construction, utility, mining, and other related industries. Photos by Chris Wolski

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterNovember 20, 2013

California 2014-MY Police Vehicle Tests

Each year, law enforcement agencies in Michigan and Southern California evaluate new pursuit-rated police vehicles from the upcoming model year. This month, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tested 21 sedans, SUVs, and motorcycles from the 2014 model year. Read the full story here. Photos by Paul Clinton.

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ArticlesNovember 13, 2013

Electric Motorcycles on Patrol

While it's unlikely that all-electric cars will replace their gasoline-powered counterparts for law enforcement patrol duty, smaller electric vehicles have made inroads into police fleets.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonNovember 6, 2013

How to Use Police Vehicle Tests

The agencies that test new model-year, pursuit-rated vehicles offer complementary evaluations and differing methodologies that give them equal weight among vehicle purchasers.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonNovember 5, 2013

AWD Police Vehicles Gain Traction

Traditionally, police vehicles have arrived for duty with rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. Starting with the 2015 model year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors will offer at least one police vehicle in an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive configuration.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2013

MEMA 2013 Vehicle & Equipment Showcase

The Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) held its annual vehicle and equipment showcase in Culver City, Calif., on July 18.

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