Law Officer Volume 6 Issue 12 | From the December 2010 Issue Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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Product Spotlight: Specialty Vehicles

When it comes to law enforcement specialty vehicles, there are many options out there—armored tactical vehicles, bomb-response units, mobile command centers and others.
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When it comes to law enforcement specialty vehicles, there are many options out there—armored tactical vehicles, bomb-response units, mobile command centers and others. One of the most important things to remember when you’re purchasing a specialty vehicle is that you’re basically committing to a long-term relationship with a manufacturer. Choose wisely, and deliberately.

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Product Spotlight: Specialty Vehicles

Oshkosh Protector Vehicle

Oshkosh Defense’s Tactical Protector Vehicle combines multi-layer high-hardness ballistic steel, ballistic glass, interior spall liners, under-body armor, suspended blast-protected seats and deployable skip shields. The crew compartment, which is designed to meet the NIJ Level-IV standard, is capable of stopping a 7.62 ball through 14.5 mm AP rounds, for both opaque and transparent armor. This system allows protection to your relevant threat level while maintaining minimum armored vehicle weight. This provides maximum payload and places a minimal burden on vehicle mobility. It has a 116" wheelbase (42' curb-to-curb turning circle and 43' wall-to-wall turning circle); up to an 18" vertical step capability; 13" ground clearance; and can reach 75 mph. Oshkosh Defense: 920/235-9150 www.oshkoshdefense.com.

Bomb Disposal Vehicle

Lenco Armored Vehicles’ BearCat EOD combines the life- saving protection of a BearCat with the functionality of a bomb disposal vehicle. The EOD has been redesigned to accommodate a large tactical robot in the vehicle’s rear compartment. The robot can enter and exit the vehicle through a curb-side ramp. Bomb technicians are then able to track the robot via a computer monitor inside the vehicle. A roof-mounted camera enhances visibility. Lenco Armored Vehicles: 800/444-5362 www.swattrucks.com.

Adaptable Patroller

The Segway Patroller i2 can be used indoors and out for up to 24 miles on a single charge. It’s adaptable to many patrolling applications for law enforcement, and it will maximize your fleet storage space. If you’re looking for a vehicle that will give you the ability to travel over a variety of terrain, consider the x2 model. It’s built just as tough and comes with knobby low-pressure tires that grip the grit. You can customize either model for your specific patrolling needs by choosing optic yellow or white reflectivity. From there, choose police or security labeling and whether or not you’d like red and blue or amber and white lights. Segway: 866/473-4929 www.segway.com.

Customized Trucks

SVI Trucks’ specialized police vehicles can be customized for rescue, haz-mat, bomb, utility, and command and communication. For example, the Maui (Hawaii) Police Department’s SVI custom command and mobile communications vehicle features, among others, six radios and speakers in the radio console above the technology rack, six radios in overhead cabinets, two Telex computers to run computer-aided dispatch software and eight LCD monitors. The streetside exterior includes a multiplex 12-V panel, six deep-cycle batteries connected to a Xantrex ProSine 3.0 power inverter and charger. SVI Trucks: 888/784-1112 www.svitrucks.com.

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