Motorcycles

Patrol vehicle evaluations
From September 17 to 20, the Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluations put each new patrol vehicle model through its paces. Leading the team again was Lt. Keith Wilson whose tests pushed the vehicles’ engineering to the limit and buried every needle so officers know what to expect from their vehicle if ever deemed necessary.. Tests included acceleration, top speed, brake and dynamics. As in previous years acceleration, top speed and brake testing were conducted at the Chrysler Proving...
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    Patrol vehicle evaluations

    Preliminary results of the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit Patrol Evaluations

    Article • November 14th, 2011

  • ATVs & RUVs: Applications & Uses
    ATVs & RUVs: Applications & Uses

    Both of the vehicles are pretty easy to learn, handle and enjoy. Pricing is not exorbitant and, like all vehicles, ATVs and RUVs can be bought on government contract so you / your agency may be able to ride on a state or county purchase contract in...

    Article • July 8th, 2011

  • What's coming 'round the bend

    There were many familiar faces, the reliability of the Crown Victoria, the aggressiveness of the Charger, the unmistakable thunder of Harley-Davidson. New this year, as I’m sure you’ve heard, are new developments from Ford Motors, General...

    Article • November 2nd, 2010

  • 3-wheeled fleets

    Alternative vehicles have shaped themselves a patrol niche

    Article • April 22nd, 2010

  • Racing Sausage Collides with Wis. Motorcycle Officer

    The Italian sausage was not seriously squished.

    Article • April 6th, 2010

  • Gaining on speeders

    Higher accuracy and built-in video: advancements in laser systems make for more convincing enforcement and traffic safety

    Article • October 1st, 2009

  • Kustom Signal Motorcycle Video Unit
    Kustom Signal Motorcycle Video Unit

    A specially designed law enforcement video unit for motorcyles.

    Video • July 19th, 2008

  • BMW Police Motorcycles
    BMW Police Motorcycles

    BMW is bringing new life to motorcycles specifically for law enforcement.

    Video • July 19th, 2008

  • Space and self management

    Vehicle ergonomics consists of more than equipment design - it involves the officer as well

    Article • April 1st, 2008

  • Rumbler rattles motorists alert

         Getting a driver's attention today can be nearly impossible. Loud music, cell phones, fans blowing and maybe even children bickering in the backseat distract today's drivers. With the Rumbler Intersection-Clearing System, Federal Signal...

    Article • April 1st, 2008

  • Pick Your RIDE

    2007 Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation helps departments pick the best ride for the job.

    Article • February 12th, 2007

  • Which Vehicles are Fastest?

    Each fall, the Michigan State Police conduct in-depth testing of the coming year's police package vehicles.

    Article • November 23rd, 2006