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NewsJuly 31, 2015

NYPD Prohibits Pursuits With Smart Cars

The New York Police Department has told officers driving its new Smart Cars not to use them to pursue a suspect, even though they can reach speeds of up to 90 mph and are more maneuverable than larger police vehicles

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Articlesby Thi DaoJuly 22, 2015

Martinez’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Robert Martinez was named 2015 Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Determination, a vision for a better work environment, and advanced calculus allowed the former NYPD auto service worker surpass his career goals.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2015

NYPD Replacing Scooter Fleet with Smart Cars

The New York Police Department has begun using Smart cars for parking enforcement in the five boroughs and patrol in Central Park as a possible replacement for existing three-wheel scooters.

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NewsOctober 29, 2014

NYC Releases City Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Data

The New York Police Department is responsible for more than 40 percent of the personal injury claims filed against New York City for injuries and deaths involving city vehicles, according to a new report from Comptroller Scott M. Stringer.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2014

NYPD Steps Up Towing of Official Cars

The New York Police Department has been towing public safety fleet vehicles, especially FBI cars, in the past few years, rather than allowing latitude for parking violations as it did in prior years.

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NewsDecember 26, 2013

NYPD's Next-Gen Cruiser Gets High-Tech Tools

The high-tech tools were outlined in a long-term strategic plan known as NYPD2020 presented to Commissioner Ray Kelly in November by consultant McKinsey & Co.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2012

Focarino Named ‘Technician of the Month’ for September

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet magazine has named Ignazio Focarino, auto mechanic for the New York Police Department’s (NYPD’s) fleet services division, as its Technician of the Month for September, 2012.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2012

NYPD Using Electric Police Bikes for Patrol at 9/11 Memorial in NYC

NEW YORK – The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed two all-electric Vectrix VX-1 Law Enforcement Model motorcycles at the NYC 9/11 Memorial Site.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2011

NYPD to Install New Siren on 5,000 Patrol Cars

NEW YORK CITY - After running a pilot program since 2009, the New York Police Dept. had decided to install a new kind of siren, the “Rumbler,” on 5,000 patrol cars in the next few years.

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NewsNovember 24, 2010

NYPD to Deploy Electric Stand-Up Vehicles

NEW YORK - The New York Police Department will be utilizing six T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicles from T3 Motion, Inc., part of a multi-unit purchase order shipped recently. The units will enable the department to increase patrol capabilities, especially in subways and crowded areas.

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