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Whelen: NASA Chargers Chase Planes

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:12:00 +0000

NASA’s White Charger to the Rescue

Landing an ER-2, NASA’s long-winged, high-altitude Earth science aircraft, can be tricky. Its wings give the aircraft glider-like qualities, the aircraft is sensitive to crosswinds, and its ascent and descent rates are fast and steep. Even normal landings can be difficult for the pilot, encased in a full pressure suit. That’s where NASA’s recently acquired Dodge Charger safety chase car comes in.

Ford: Real Cops Test Real Cop Cars

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:46:32 +0000

Change is hard. Especially when you’re talking about changing a vital tool that you use for work every day. So it’s no surprise that the initial response to the next-generation Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicles has been mixed. Some officers are excited to try the new technology in these vehicles, while others are doubtful.

Ford made a bold move by recently inviting four police officers from around the U.S. and Canada to its Arizona Proving Grounds to experience the next-generation Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicles. No more guesses about how the new vehicles will perform. These are real police officers driving real police vehicles the way the will be used in the field.

Over the course of two days, the officers had the unique opportunity to drive prototypes of the Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility, along with the current Ford CVPI, the Dodge Charger Pursuit and the Chevy Tahoe for comparison purposes.

SEE THE FULL STORY HERE

2012 Police Interceptor from SEMA

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:49:24 +0000

More info on the SEMA Concept Car

Ford Police Interceptor Team–Sneak Peak

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0000

Hey Police Interceptor Insiders:

Be among the first to see dramatic new videos of the all–new Ford Police Interceptors as four active–duty law enforcement officers from across the US and Canada put them through their paces at Ford’s Arizona Proving Grounds. These officers tested the new Police Interceptors, compared them to the competition and deliver an insider’s view on the powerful performance packed into these purpose–built vehicles for today’s law enforcement professionals. Six action–packed videos will debut online in March.

For the latest Ford Police Interceptor “insider” bulletins and product developments visit

www.fordpoliceinterceptor.com

Thanks again for your interest in the Next-Generation Ford Police Interceptors.

Sincerely,
The Ford Police Interceptor Team

Medtec Ambulance: Consolidation

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Oshkosh, a $10 billion company based in Wisconsin, is making two simultaneous moves. Its Medtec Ambulance unit will be relocated and consolidated with Pierce Manufacturing in Bradenton, adding 100 to 150 manufacturing and office employees. And its Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles unit will relocate to Clearwater and merge with Frontline Communications, adding about 50 manufacturing and office positions.

The news is an economic boost to Pinellas and Manatee counties, which currently have unemployment rates of 12.4 percent and 12.6 percent, respectively.

The planned relocations will qualify Oshkosh for up to $1.44 million in economic development incentives, with the state of Florida contributing $1.07 million; Manatee County, $333,732; and Pinellas County, $40,000.

In return, Oshkosh pledges to invest $5 million in capital improvements to expand Florida operations. Medtec will install a new assembly line that allows multiple vehicle types to be assembled in the Bradenton facility. Pierce Manufacturing will make Medtec products at its facility, and the company will continue to operate Medtec as a separate brand.

Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, which makes high-tech mobile medical imaging vehicles and transportable trailers, is relocating work from manufacturing plants in Harvey and Calumet City, Ill. It will merge with the Clearwater operation of Frontline, a maker of command and communications vehicles and broadcast vehicles.

For the new Clearwater jobs, Oshkosh has pledged to pay an average annual salary of at least $57,897 — 150 percent of Pinellas County’s average annual wage of $38,598

Caprice PPV–Ride & Drive Days

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:56:13 +0000

A legendary name in law enforcement is back on patrol in 2011:

The all-new Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) delivers the performance, comfort and safety demanded by agencies that prefer a full-size, rear-wheel drive police patrol sedan. Designed with input from police users specifically for the way police officers use a vehicle in the field shift after shift, Caprice PPV features innovative engineering to meet the special demands of police use – a powerful yet efficient V8 engine; segment-leading interior roominess; special front seats sculpted to accommodate equipment belts; and a comprehensive safety package with technologies that aid in crash avoidance and help insure occupant protection.

To reserve your spot call: 1-877-890-8912

Download the latest vehicle brochure – Click here

More Kawasaki Motorcycle Options for Departments

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:37:34 +0000

The Kawasaki ZG1400 Police Enforcer

Click here to watch the video of the Enforcer at the police rodeo in Tucson, AZ

Click here to watch the Drop Test video

Enforcer Video

Built-to-order, each Kawasaki ZG1400 Enforcer can be personalized to suit purchasing agency requirements.

The Kawasaki ZG1400 Enforcer provides significant competitive advantages for law enforcement agencies, compared to the police offerings from competing manufacturers.

- Advanced Traction Control.

- High-performance ABS brake system provides best-in-class braking.

- Quickest acceleration in the law enforcement class.

- Best high-speed handling in the law enforcement class.

- Heavy-duty 41.5 amp alternator.

- 503-pound payload capacity.

- Removable saddle bags.

- Front and rear "Drop bars" that fully protect the motorcycle.

- Radio box.

- Tough and durable clutch is the least-expensive system to replace in the category.

- Three-year unlimited mileage factory warranty.

- Fleet service staff training, plus the authorization to conduct non-warranty

maintenance and repairs, on-site.

- Purchasing agencies may also take their vehicles to any Kawasaki motorcycle

dealer for regular maintenance, repairs, or warranty service.

Kawasaki Enforcer is clearly the right choice for law enforcement agencies. The Kawasaki ZG1400 Enforcer out-performs every other available unit in the category, and does it at a price sensitive to tight municipal budgets.

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Kawasaki Releases New Concours 14 Information

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:40:49 +0000

BIKES ARE READY FOR PURCHASE NOW!

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is offering the Concours™ 14 ABS Police motorcycle to U.S. law enforcement agencies. Complete sales and support services are available through the company’s network of more than 1,100 U.S. motorcycle dealers. Kawasaki will provide post-sale warranty support as well as law enforcement maintenance personnel training. Police unit preparation will be handled through Beaudry Motors, Inc.

Concours 14 ABS Police motorcycles lead the segment in safety, acceleration, handling, and braking. All units are delivered with a tighter turning radius and custom law enforcement equipment, including: adjustable speedometer,
a second wiring harness with 12 fused circuits and a separate battery dedicated to the add-on electronics installed by Beaudry Motors, Inc. An extensive selection of emergency equipment is available to satisfy agency requirements.

More Capable:

The Concours 14 ABS provides significant competitive advantages for law enforcement agencies, compared to the police offerings from competing manufacturers.

• Advanced Traction Control.
• High-performance ABS brake system provides best-in-class braking.
• Quickest acceleration in the law enforcement class.
• Best high-speed handling in the law enforcement class.
• Heavy-duty 41.5 amp alternator.
• 503-pound payload capacity.
• Removable saddle bags.
• Tough and durable clutch is the least-expensive system to replace in the category.
• Three-year unlimited mileage factory warranty.
• Fleet service staff training, plus the authorization to conduct non-warranty
maintenance and repairs, on-site.
• Purchasing agencies may also take their vehicles to any Kawasaki motorcycle
dealer for regular maintenance, repairs, or warranty service.
Competitive Pricing:
• Turn-key retail costs vary from $18-$22,000 per unit, depending on model year and level of equipment options ordered.
• Taxpayers save more than $2,000 per-unit in initial acquisition cost, compared to comparably equipped BMW R1200RT-P or Harley Davidson FLHTP motorcycles.
• Depending on fleet size, total cost savings to communities, governments, and the taxpayers could rise to millions of dollars, once reduced maintenance and repair costs are factored-in.
• A complete clutch system replacement—one of the most frequent police unit maintenance needs—costs less than $400 in parts and labor. This represents a savings of several hundred dollars1, per occurrence, and could mean a savings of thousands of dollars over the life of each vehicle.

Kawasaki is clearly the right choice for law enforcement agencies. The Concours 14 ABS out-performs every other available unit in the category, and does it at a price sensitive to tight municipal budgets.

Kawasaki Program Contact:
John Griffin
Government/Fleet Sales Manager
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
949-770-0400, ext. 2725
john.griffin@kmc-usa.com
www.kawasaki.com

Beaudry Motors Contact:
Steve Beaudry
Beaudry Motors, Inc.
877-313-7285
www.kawasakipolice.com

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Kawasaki Nips BMW at Michigan State Police Motorcycle Test

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:54:44 +0000

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Kawasaki’s Concours 14 ABS P scored highest in acceleration, top speed and quickest braking.

by Paul Clinton – Also by this author

A trooper with the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit runs the Kawasaki Concourse 14 ABS P through a curve during annual vehicle tests. Photo courtesy of Kawasaki.

The newest entry to the police motorcycle market turned heads at the Michigan State Police’s annual vehicle testing of 2011 model-year vehicles, running away with top scores in performance and braking.

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Ford Reveals Utility Interceptor

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:25:43 +0000

Link To Videos from Ford: http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordpoliceinterceptor/#/gallery/videos/all

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