The City of Conway, Ark., has approved the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems for eight police vehicles and one new animal welfare department vehicle, according to City documents.
Read More →The Town of Clayton, N.C. is using the financing provided by the program to purchase new BMW police motorcycles.
Read More →The City of Detroit has received 10 new ambulances and 15 new police vehicles as part of the first group of vehicles, out of a total 123 paid for by an $8 million donation from the local business community.
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Ford plans to offer its 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engine for its Police Interceptor Utility. This engine can deliver 365 hp and produce 350 lb.-ft. of torque, Ford stated. Ford’s Police Advisory Board identified this engine as their “No. 1 want,” said Ford’s Gerry Koss, fleet marketing manager for the automaker.
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The Arkansas State Police has assigned 24 “low-profile” police cars to the State Police Highway Patrol Division in order to allow the vehicles to blend in with regular traffic so officers can witness more violations.
Read More →The City of Eugene, Ore.’s police department is switching to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and is planning to purchase 23 new SUVs. After replacing the vehicles, the City’s PD expects to save more than $150,000 in fuel costs each year.
Read More →The City of Kennewick, Wash., has purchased a number of new Ford Police Interceptor models.
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Lenco Industries, Inc. introduces its new BearCat EOD “BombCat” armored response vehicle for explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) and improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) first responders.
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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.
Read More →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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