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Policeby StaffJuly 19, 2013

Ford Offers InterMotive's In-Vehicle Warning System for Officers in Police Interceptors

Ford collaborated with a company called InterMotive Inc. to develop a new technology that the company is calling “surveillance mode,” which is designed to help reduce the risk of individuals approaching a Ford Police Interceptor from behind the vehicle without the officer being aware.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 19, 2013

Ohio’s First Responders to Receive CNG Safety Training

A new program will train first responders on handling emergencies involving compressed natural gas (CNG) stations and vehicles in Columbus, Ohio.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

Detroit Files for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Protection

Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder authorized the City of Detroit’s emergency manager Kevyn Orr to seek federal bankruptcy protection for the City. Orr filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection after receiving authorization, according to the governor's office.

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Policeby StaffJuly 18, 2013

Visalia Purchasing 10 Dodge Chargers for Patrol Fleet

The City of Visalia, Calif., approved the purchase of 10 Dodge Chargers for its patrol fleet at a cost of $522,720. Funding for the purchases comes from the Vehicle Replacement Fund.

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Fuelby StaffJuly 18, 2013

Auburn Hills, Mich., Invests in Bi-Fuel Propane Autogas Police Patrol Cars

The City decided to purchase alternative-fuel models after the Auburn Hills city council adopted a resolution based on findings in the Fuel Forward Fleet Study conducted by the Ann Arbor-based Clean Energy Coalition (CEC).

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Green FleetJuly 18, 2013

Wisconsin Department of Administration Awards Clean Transportation Grants

The entire award from Wisconsin's DOA is $1.3 million, and of that, approximately $167,000 is going to regional government entities.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 17, 2013

New MD XUV Motorcade Combine Protection & Comfort

The Armored Group and McSweeney Designs rolled out the highly specialized armored MD XUV Motorcade for high profile individuals, heads of state, and others who need personal protection.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 16, 2013

Reading Introduces Lighter Weight Aluminum Classic Service Van Body

Reading Truck Body, LLC now offers its next-generation Classic Service Van (CSV), a lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum service body.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 16, 2013

Chevin’s New FleetWave App Allows for Mobile Data Gathering

The FleetWave Mobile app can gather fleet or operational information using manual input, bar codes, QR codes, or pictures. It does not have to be online to capture data – information can be stored and then uploaded whenever a connection is regained.

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Policeby StaffJuly 15, 2013

San Jose State University Purchases Electric Motorcycles for Police Fleet

San Jose State University in San Jose, Calif., has purchased two new electric motorcycles from a company called Zero Motorcycles for its fleet of police patrol vehicles.

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