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Popular Mechanics has an interesting article about the development of puncture-proof tires. Still some obstacles to overcome.
Puncture-Proof Tires Are the Future
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It all comes down to the flexibility of the shear layer, just beneath the tread.The cyber hacking of vehicles is on the rise in the US. Police departments, in particular, need to pay close attention to this matter. Have a plan in place to handle any situation. There will be more information on this topic in an upcoming issue of PFM.
Automotive cybersecurity incidents doubled in 2019, up 605% since 2016 - Help Net Security
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Upstream Security introduces the key findings of automotive cybersecurity incidents, highlighting vulnerabilities and insights.BTW...We at PFM are fully aware that the actual number of cyber vehicle attacks is still very low. That said, ten years ago ransomware attacks were also very rare. Today, of course, all levels of government agencies are now a prime target for ransomware attacks. Hardly a day goes by that there's not news of another county or municipality getting hit. All we're saying is: have a plan of action in place; regularly review said plan; keep your eye on any updates; stay informed. Boy Scout credo...Be Prepared!
Sooooo Chief...you're not gonna believe what happened! Thanks to our friends Adamson Industries for sharing.
Truck lands on Worcester police car
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WORCESTER A police officer looking for drunk drivers on the road Sunday morning didn't have to go far to find a suspect; one landed right on top of$10 says the phrase "hold my beer" was involved somewhere in the drivers conversation....
Crown vic still looks it can go back in service.
Francis Xavier Mulroney right the opposite of the classic Volvo incident
Startup company Jump Aero wants to transport First Responders via eVTOL. It certainly could prove useful for EMS transport. What do you think? Can you see any potential usage among police agencies? Let us know your thoughts below.
Jump Aero wants to taxi first responders by eVTOL
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In search of a new niche market, startup Jump Aero wants to use eVTOL aircraft to ferry first responders to emergency scenes at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/m). The goal is not only to deliver resp...Kansas Highway Patrol just unveiled their new Dodge Durango Recruitment vehicle. It looks great! Nice work KHP! ow.ly/jmeJ50xVqsb
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We previously posted about auto manufacturers adding noise cancelling features to their vehicles and how that could become a problem for emergency vehicles. Well...it looks like Cerence is already on the job. Very interesting new technology!
In-car system alerts drivers to the sound of sirens
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It can certainly be a rattling experience for drivers, when they suddenly realize that the sound of an emergency vehicle's siren is coming from someplace nearby. Cerence's EVD system is designed to he...Throw Back Thursday... If you were a fan of the Andy Griffith Show, or just want to channel your inner Barney Fife, you can now take a tour of Mt Airy NC in a vintage police car. Maybe a haircut at Floyd's Barbershop! 🙂 ow.ly/zClk50xQkAV?
For po-dunk town, Mayberry got a new Ford patrol car every year 🤔 Helps when Ford is a sponser 😂
I need to bring mine there!
Quieter cabins in vehicles is a major goal of auto manufacturers but it also makes it much harder to hear emergency vehicles. There needs to be a happy medium.
Nissan shows new, lightweight noise-reducing technology at CES
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Nissan is showing a new material at this year’s CES trade show that can help make car cabins quieter while also boosting energy efficiency.Get a rumbler. Problem solved any sort of music and most 100w systems are defeated at any range. 200 watt siren. With a rumbler. No excuse not to be heard
Bosch Global has just introduced an AI powered Sun Visor for vehicles. Using a transparent LCD screen it only blocks the sun in your eyes but let's you see everything else. Check out the whole story and video: ow.ly/FhxO50xPspN
This is an interesting opinion on electric cars from Washington Post
Opinion | Why electric cars still don’t live up to the hype
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They cost too much and their climate benefit has been exaggerated.Can they plug it in at a scene when they need to keep lights on? Repeat calls with no plug in time between?
Cause in the modern police vehicle electricity is at a premium
A vintage Harley-Davidson Servi-Car is looking for a new home...
Shiny Harley-Davidson Servi-Car Is Looking For A New Home
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A 1949 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car that once functioned as an Oakland PD vehicle has been fully restored, and is about to go up for auction.How much is 30,0000???
Watch GM Arlington Plant Build The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe And Suburban: Video Really well done video shared by GM Authority
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Digging the new look!
Steve 👍🏻👏🏻🥳🎉
UK Police having problems with their electric fleet, citing problems with the inability to pursue and short battery life. ow.ly/Xi5K50xLW9u?
Police waste £1.5million on electric cars that are useless
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Police reports across the UK have conceded that electric vehicles cannot meet the demands of urgent response or pursuit driving as they take too long to charge up and can also run out of battery.More than likely. They’re the old type EV with small batteries. Not meant for more than the daily driver. The only real contender at this point my opinion is Tesla. For admin / detective/ daily patrol maybe a specific beat for events etc it’s not bad. But. You can’t expect the be the workhorse of a patrol based system. I
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UK police take a novel approach to highlight how long drugs stay in your system and possible exposure to OWI. The video is somewhat humorous but will it hit the mark? Remains to be seen. (Video on story)
Campaign uses humour to highlight drug-drive issue - FleetPoint
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FleetPoint Campaign uses humour to highlight drug-drive issue Drink & Drug Driving - Road Safety - ChristmasEnd of an era...Mississippi Hwy Patrol retires it's last remaining Crown Vic.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Retires Its Last Ford Crown Victoria
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The Mississippi Highway Patrol has retired its very last Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser, and it's sad to see the last Crown Vic leave the fleet.For rual countries we have had good luck with the Chevy Silverado SSV 4x4
They going to wish they keep it, Dodge Chargers or falling apart..., suspension, cam shaft, lifters, radiator fans, and front end to low, engine cradle gets damage every little thing it hit.... Ronnie Thibodaux LPSO
I was hoping that the article would include the odometer reading when it was retired. I've read of some being taken out of service with 300k + miles on them. That's impressive.
I believe Tucson PD may still have some in their fleet. And the New Interceptor may have some nice upgraded features but storage isn't one of them. They seem to think police officers don't need to actually carry anything.
What is in the back ? a train wagon ?
Some departments bought more than they needed in 2011 because they knew how good a vehicle the CVPI was......... There are still a ton of them on the streets doing hard time as taxis. Many have in excess of 300K on the clock.
