Police Fleet Manager Nov-Dec 2019 by Police Fleet Professional Magazine

November-December 2019 Vol. 17, No. 6

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COVER STORY X PAGE 10

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE ANNUAL TESTING

POLICE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMS X PAGE 22

DRONES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT X PAGE 26

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CONTENTS Nov-Dec 2019 I Vol. 17, No. 6 Photos courtesy of Michigan State Police and Brad Brewer

COVER STORY

10 MICHIGAN STATE POLICE (MSP) ANNUAL TESTING Every September, the Michigan State Police (MSP) conducts its annual testing of police vehicles and police motorcycles. Here are the results. By Brad Brewer

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FEATURE 22 POLICE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMS

Here are some of the latest Police Vehicle Security Systems available from a variety of manufactures. By PFE Staff

SPECIAL SECTION 26 DRONES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT More police departments are finding the funding (sometimes through grants) for drone programs. In October 2019 the Vermont State Police debuted a new fleet of drones that it has begun deploying for missions across the state. By Yesenia Duran

TOP 10 PRODUCTS 32 2019 PFM TOP 10 PRODUCTS The 10 Most Requested Products of 2019 From The Subscribers of Police Fleet Manager magazine. By PFE Staff

38 ADVERTISER

INDEX

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Golight Unveils Patented Optics That Boost Its Stryker ST and Golight GT LED Work Lamps www.golight.com Golight, Inc., a leader in pan-and-tilt remote-controlled lighting technology, recently announced the launch of new, more powerful versions of both its Stryker ST and Golight GT remote-controlled LED work lamps. This latest introduction marks a significant milestone in vehicle-mounted, remotecontrolled work lamps…with unprecedented beam strength of 544,000 candela, each lamp is 33 percent more powerful than before and 55 percent more intense than any competing product on the market. Optional snap-on and snap-off flood lenses for broader area illumination applications are also available for both lamps and produce a more diffused beam with a 35-degree angle. These lenses are convenient accessories for scene lighting and for illuminating work sites. Stryker ST and Golight GT remote-controlled LED work lamps are available in a variety of wireless and hard-wired versions and a range of permanent and portable magnetic mounting options. Remote controllers for both lamps also come in a variety of styles. The lamps come in 12- and 24-volt versions. For more information on these and other products, visit www.golight.com.

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Kustom Signals Announces Eyewitness Data Vault 3 www.KustomSignals.com Kustom Signals, Inc (an MPD Inc. company), announces their most recent upgrade to their back office software platform, Eyewitness Data Vault 3 (EDV 3). Influenced by over 30 years of supplying in-car video solutions to law enforcement, Eyewitness Data Vault 3 and Eyewitness Kloud Storage offers cloud storage options with a unique ownership promise not offered by other vendors. EDV 3 is a powerful digital video management solution that works in conjunction with Eyewitness Kloud Storage, to automatically and securely store digital evidence to Microsoft Azure Government (a FedRAMP and CJIS compliant cloud service). It supports simple and advanced searches, multi-camera synchronous playback, easy file sharing via a secure link, and provides access to authorized users. A/V redaction capabilities are built into EDV 3 and provided at no additional cost. The Kloud Ownership Promise ensures that agencies are no longer held hostage to service and storage contracts. Kustom Signals honors Agency ownership of video assets and does not require multi-year commitments. In the event an agency chooses to discontinue using Kloud Storage services, Kustom Signals will provide portable media with a copy of video assets at no extra charge. As a result, every agency they service receives seamless, continued use of in-car video and body-worn video solutions and continued file management functions such as a searchable database. For more information, check us out online at www.KustomSignals.com. 6 Police Fleet Manager Nov-Dec 2019

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COVER STORY Michigan State Police (MSP) Annual Testing

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE (MSP) ANNUAL TESTING

BY BRAD BREWER WWW.MICHIGAN.GOV 10 Police Fleet Manager Nov-Dec 2019

very September, the Michigan State Police (MSP) conducts its annual testing of police vehicles and police motorcycles. This November, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) also conducted its annual vehicle testing. The MSP event runs over four days and takes place at several unique locations in Michigan, depending on the specifi c tests being performed.

The vehicle acceleration, top speed, and braking tests are performed at the FCA Proving Grounds. This 4.7-mile 140 mph neutral-steer banked oval provides the appropriate space to obtain accurate test results at top speeds. The ABS brake test is also performed at the FCA Proving Grounds. The motorcycle brake testing is performed at the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit’s (PDU) own facility. The MSP PDU’s east straightaway has been used for brake testing since the 2011 model year and provides a consistent surface to gauge brake performance. Both the motorcycle and vehicle dynamics testing are performed at Grattan Raceway. It is also appropriate to put in context as to why these vehicle tests are conducted and why they are so valuable to law enforcement across North America when they evaluate police vehicles to purchase. Very few agencies have the infrastructure to do these tests, let alone the budget or staff. Law enforcement agencies across North America should be grateful to MSP and LASD for how professional and thorough these tests actually are. To be crystal clear, MSP and LASD are not governing bodies who decide which vehicles get blessed with the sacred description of “Pursuit Rated.” In

actuality, that could not be further from the truth. Both these agencies have a long history of testing vehicles designed for use in the rigorous environment that is front-line policing. It is the nature of the job that requires officers in the field to do extraordinary things in order to keep the public safe. When officers are forced to escalate to high-risk activities, their vehicle must be able to perform consistently at a high level with a non-existent failure rate. All too often, government administrators involved in the procurement of police vehicles often ask, “What does ‘Pursuit Rated’ actually mean?” The reality is no one can really define the term “Pursuit Rated” or give a specific vehicle that official designation. MSP does a very good job of explaining the standard of the rating and its basic rationale for why it is required in frontline policing. This is an excerpt from the MSP Annual Report, which appropriately explains the rating: “The term pursuit capable is more appropriate as there is no sanctioning body, or specific performance criteria, to determine if the vehicle meets a specialized designation. Each vehicle has been modified from a civilian vehicle to perform better under the rigors of police use. These vehicles are engineered to repetitively stop in a shorter distance, accelerate faster, and handle better than the base platform. Modifications to engines, cooling systems, transmissions and shifting parameters, brakes, tires, stability control programming, and other changes may all be included as part of the manufacturer’s police package.” “The MSP has performance criteria attached to its purchasing specifications. The criteria has historically been that a vehicle must accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in 9.0 seconds, 0 – 80

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COVER STORY Michigan State Police (MSP) Annual Testing

mph in 14.9 seconds, and 0 – 100 mph in 24.6 seconds. The vehicle must reach 110 mph in 4,838 feet and 120 mph in 8,985 feet. The vehicle must maintain an average deceleration rate of 25.79 ft./sec2 while performing twenty 60 – 0 mph threshold braking stops. The vehicle must also successfully complete all 32 laps of the Grattan Raceway dynamics testing without major component failure. Meeting these criteria does not certify a vehicle as being pursuit rated; rather, it justifies a vehicle is capable of performing the job function the MSP requires in a police vehicle. When reading the testing results, it is up to each agency to determine if the vehicle is suitable for the mission of their agency.”

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The MSP tests are different from their counterparts out west at the LASD vehicle test, which is also run annually. MSP is a full-service agency that devotes a lot of time to freeway patrol depending on the geographical area being patrolled. As such, they dedicate considerable resources to highway traffic patrol. Therefore, performance at freeway speeds is important to them and their testing reflects that. MSP tests all vehicles for top speed, since today’s vehicles are most often speed limited by software, it’s a simple verification of the manufacturer’s claims. Essentially, MSP wants to know, will it hit the advertised speed? Only the General Motors Chevrolet Tahoe has a mechanical top speed limit.

The top speed testing methodology is designed to follow the fourth acceleration run. Each test vehicle continues to accelerate to the top speed attainable within 14 miles from the start of the run. The highest speed attained within the 14-mile distance is considered to be the vehicle’s top speed. Unlike MSP, LASD puts 400 pounds of weight in the back of each SUV tested. LASD believes no police department would ever deploy an empty vehicle, so why not test as it would likely be deployed in the real world. MSP does not add extra weight to any of the tested vehicles. MSP is testing the vehicle to verify it can meet their specific requirements and the advertised claims of the manufacturer. During the 0-60 mph brake testing, the MSP allows each vehicle to have fresh burnished brakes (new pads and rotors). They do not require the vehicle to have been driven at all before the brakes are evaluated. The LASD method involves the vehicles being driven hard and the brakes are hot before the brakes are tested. The MSP test begins with “cold” brakes. The first five stops are performed in a southbound direction, and the second set of stops in a northbound direction across the same surface. Once 10 stops are performed, the vehicle is driven 3.2 miles at 45 mph to allow the brakes to cool before the second sequence. After the cooling distance, the 10 stops are repeated. The exact initial velocity at the beginning of each of the 60 – 0 mph decelerations, and the exact distance required to make each stop, are recorded by

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COVER STORY Michigan State Police (MSP) Annual Testing

means of a RaceLogic Vbox 3i GPS based data collection unit. For this year’s test of the 2020/2021 model year vehicles, MSP tested 13 vehicles: the Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L RWD and 5.3L 4WD; the Dodge Durango AWD Pursuit V-6 and V-8; the Ford PI Utility AWD 3.3L, AWD 3.0L EcoBoost and AWD Hybrid; the Dodge Charger 3.6L RWD and AWD, 5.7L RWD/AWD; the Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan; and the Ford F150 Police Responder.

SUMMARY OF ACCELERATION & TOP SPEED (see tables 1-3) At last year’s test during the MSP vehicle dynamics portion of the testing, the Chevrolet Tahoe experienced transmission overheating. Both the rear wheel drive and four-wheel drive Tahoes experienced partial power/protect mode issues in laps 7 or 8 on each run for each driver. This issue with the Tahoe transmission overheat condition was not present at this year’s testing. Also different from last year, Dodge tested some of their 2021 model year vehicles with a 2021 Charger 3.6L AWD and a 2021 5.7L RWD.

Some of the highlighted results from the vehicle testing: For the acceleration and speed tests, among sedans, the Charger 5.7L AWD had the fastest 0-60 mph time of 5.81 seconds. The Charger 5.7L RWD had the fastest 0-100 mph sedan time of 14.53 seconds. The Charger Pursuit 5.7L AWD was the fastest sedan with a top speed of 150 mph, which tied the Ford PIU EcoBoost AWD.

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The 2020 Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) 3.0L EcoBoost turned the fastest overall 0-60 mph (5.43 seconds) and 0-100 mph times (13.99 seconds) of all vehicles tested, including sedans. At last year’s MSP test, the EcoBoost PIU (SUV) had the highest top speed of any vehicle tested, at 150 mph. This year, Dodge was able to match that with their Charger Pursuit AWD 5.7L. All vehicles tested at MSP met their theoretical speed limitations. These results are a tribute to all three vehicle OEMs and their never-ending commitment to not only improve their own product development but the overall quality of police vehicles in general. Unfortunately, too many officers are lost each year while (cont. on pg. 17)

COVER STORY Michigan State Police (MSP) Annual Testing

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE VEHICLE TESTS

SUMMARY OF ACCELERATION & TOP SPEED (TABLE 1 OF 3)

ACCELERATION (seconds) 0-20 mph 0-30 mph 0-40 mph 0-50 mph 0-60 mph 0-70 mph 0-80 mph 0-90 mph 0-100 mph TOP SPEED (mph) DISTANCE TO REACH (feet) 100 mph 120 mph Top Speed

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Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L RWD

Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L 4WD

Dodge Charger 3.6L RWD

Dodge Charger 3.6L AWD

2.25 3.27 4.59 6.13 7.81 10.09 12.80 15.77 19.29 134

2.23 3.28 4.60 6.24 7.94 10.29 13.14 16.31 19.98 122

1.85 3.21 4.58 5.95 7.70 9.99 12.41 15.08 19.42 141

2.04 3.05 4.10 5.54 7.23 9.39 11.75 14.84 18.39 140

1752.37 3796.95 8100.91

1829.36 4040.81 4994.85

1807.56 3658.62 7897.84

1700.21 3615.54 36396.44

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE VEHICLE TESTS

SUMMARY OF ACCELERATION & TOP SPEED (TABLE 2 OF 3)

ACCELERATION (seconds) 0-20 mph 0-30 mph 0-40 mph 0-50 mph 0-60 mph 0-70 mph 0-80 mph 0-90 mph 0-100 mph TOP SPEED (mph) DISTANCE TO REACH (feet) 100 mph 120 mph Top Speed

Dodge Charger 5.7L RWD

Dodge Charger 5.7L AWD

Dodge Durango 3.6L AWD

Dodge Durango 5.7L AWD

1.75 2.54 3.51 4.59 6.06 7.63 9.33 11.54 14.04 149

1.39 2.27 3.17 4.48 5.81 7.44 9.60 11.88 14.53 150

1.95 3.10 4.53 6.22 8.59 11.13 14.17 17.91 22.68 117

1.56 2.56 3.89 5.39 7.44 9.65 12.47 15.84 20.36 118

1254.62 2429.38 7383.22

1342.29 2621.48 11862.47

2162.17 N/A 5815.57

1969.72 N/A 3771.7

(cont. from pg. 14) operating a police vehicle. This type of engineering development will hopefully contribute to reducing those losses. It is a fact that officers today are protected by vehicles far safer than ones built even 10 years ago. All three OEMs deserve huge credit and we should applaud them for their contributions to keeping all first responders safe in their vehicles. MSP found that in the driving dynamics test, the Charger 5.7L AWD had the fastest average lap speed of all vehicles tested at 1:36:31. The PIU 3.0L EcoBoost had the fastest average lap of all SUVs tested (1:36:52). During brake testing, the Charger 3.6L RWD and AWD had the second fastest projected stopping distance from 60 mph, of 127.3 and 127.2 feet respectfully. But the quickest stopping vehicle was the lighter Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan at 126.6 feet.The Durango Pursuit 3.6L had the fastest projected stopping distance for SUVs at 129.2 feet. (cont. on pg. 19) Police Fleet Manager Nov-Dec 2019 17

COVER STORY Michigan State Police (MSP) Annual Testing

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE VEHICLE TESTS

SUMMARY OF ACCELERATION & TOP SPEED (TABLE 3 OF 3)

0-20 mph 0-30 mph 0-40 mph 0-50 mph 0-60 mph 0-70 mph 0-80 mph 0-90 mph 0-100 mph TOP SPEED (mph) DISTANCE TO REACH (feet) 100 mph 120 mph Top Speed

Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD 1.61 2.76 4.07 5.51 7.20 9.18 11.46 14.23 17.62 138

Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.0L EcoBoost 1.37 2.07 3.09 4.16 5.43 6.90 8.88 11.18 13.99 150

Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.3L AWD 2.10 3.31 4.74 6.31 8.10 10.24 12.79 15.90 19.74 138

Ford F150 Police Responder 3.5L EcoBoost 1.85 2.75 3.81 5.10 6.69 8.49 10.68 13.41 16.66 106

Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan x 2.40 3.58 5.04 6.84 9.06 11.85 15.45 20.37 27.91 119

1626.93 3464.09 12458.92

1308.88 2607.67 12727.09

1810.44 3855.96 10556.42

1535.05 N/A 3566.55

2787.31 N/A 14132.48

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(cont. from pg. 17)

SUMMARY OF VEHICLE BRAKE TESTING (see table) **ALL RESULTS LISTED ABOVE ARE PRELIMINARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON VERIFICATION OF DATA**

Along with the vehicles, MSP does complete a very extensive Police Motorcycle test process. Motorcycle brake testing is performed at the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit. The east straightaway has been used for brake testing since the 2011 model year and provides a consistent surface to gauge brake performance from year to year. Motorcycle dynamics testing is performed at Grattan Raceway. This two-mile road course provides a taxing environment in which to test motorcycles and continues to produce comprehensive results regarding durability and performance.

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE VEHICLE TESTS

SUMMARY OF VEHICLE BRAKE TESTING

1 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L RWD 2 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L 4WD 3 Dodge Charger 3.6L RWD 4 Dodge Charger 3.6L AWD 5 Dodge Charger 5.7L RWD 6 Dodge Charger 5.7L AWD 7 Dodge Durango 3.6L AWD 8 Dodge Durango 5.7L AWD 9 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD 10 Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.0L EcoBoost AWD 11 Ford Police Interceptor Utility 3.3L AWD 12 Ford F150 Police Responder 3.5L EcoBoost 13 Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan

Phase 1 Average Deceleration Rate 26.91 26.35 30.49 30.43 30.08 30.21 29.44 29.86 29.84 29.84

Phase 2 Average Deceleration Rate 27.48 27.08 30.35 30.43 29.93 30.09 29.45 30.1 29.69 29.69

Overall Average Deceleration Rate 27.18 26.71 30.42 30.43 30.01 30.15 29.44 29.98 29.76 29.76

Projected Stopping Distance from 60.0 MPH 142.5 144.9 127.3 127.2 129 128.4 131.5 129.2 130.1 130.1

29.8

29.63

29.71

130.3

29.45

29.46

29.45

131.5

26.49

26.59

26.54

145.9

29.55

31.64

30.59

130.4

**ALL RESULTS LISTED ABOVE ARE PRELIMINARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON VERIFICATION OF DATA**

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COVER STORY Michigan State Police (MSP) Annual Testing MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS TESTING (see table)

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This year, the only issue found was with the ABS calibration on the BMW 750 and 850, with the rear tire coming up off the ground during brake testing. This will likely be an ABS software fix. To obtain specific detailed test results for the police motorcycles and the police vehicles, see the MSP website or obtain a copy of their annual report, which is normally released in November following the September testing. The 2021 Model Year MSP Vehicle Test is currently scheduled for September 17-21, 2020. https://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-

Sergeant Brad Brewer is a 30-year member of the Vancouver Police Department. He was an eight-year member of the Ford Police Advisory Board and regularly gives presentations at law enforcement conferences on mobile computing, wireless technology and police vehicle ergonomics. He can be reached at sgt1411@gmail.com. Photos courtesy of Michigan State Police

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MOTORCYCLE DYNAMICS TESTING Vehicles BMW R 1250 RT-P

Overall Average BMW F 750 GS-P

Overall Average BMW F 850 GS-P

Overall Average Harley-Davidson FLHTP

Overall Average Harley-Davidson FLHP

Overall Average Yahama FJR1300P-AB

Drivers TIBAUDO DARLINGTON CUPP ROGERS 01:36.95

Lap 1 01:37.71 01:37.40 01:35.99 01:36.91

Lap 2 01:38.52 01:37.43 01:36.25 01:36.27

Lap 3 01:37.84 01:37.58 01:36.49 01:36.16

Lap 4 01:38.37 01:37.22 01:36.56 01:36.06

Lap 5 01:37.41 01:36.85 01:35.71 01:36.29

Average 01:37.97 01:37.29 01:36.20 01:36.34

DARLINGTON TIBAUDO ROGERS CUPP 01:39.84

01:40.20 01:41.67 01:39.43 01:39.22

01:39.58 01:41.61 01:38.89 01:39.26

01:39.92 01:41.00 01:39.41 01:38.76

01:39.56 01:41.64 01:39.35 01:39.41

01:39.52 01:40.67 01:39.21 01:38.45

01:39.76 01:41.32 01:39.26 01:39.02

ROGERS CUPP DARLINGTON TIBAUDO 01:38.14

01:38.01 01:37.55 01:38.17 01:39.29

01:37.30 01:37.35 01:37.67 01:38.92

01:38.27 01:37.31 01:37.77 01:39.00

01:38.19 01:37.62 01:39.00 01:39.14

01:37.17 01:37.06 01:39.37 01:38.57

01:37.79 01:37.38 01:38.40 01:38.98

ROGERS CUPP DARLINGTON TIBAUDO 01:49.82

01:50.05 01:49.66 01:50.04 01:50.62

01:49.06 01:49.27 01:50.15 01:50.30

01:49.61 01:50.08 01:49.76 01:50.41

01:49.15 01:49.93 01:49.73 01:50.30

01:49.37 01:49.46 01:49.50 01:49.90

01:49.45 01:49.68 01:49.84 01:50.31

DARLINGTON TIBAUDO ROGERS CUPP 01:49.79

01:51.69 01:49.65 01:48.94 01:49.41

01:51.02 01:49.13 01:48.97 01:49.62

01:51.26 01:49.81 01:49.19 01:49.38

01:50.97 01:49.51 01:49.04 01:49.45

01:51.31 01:49.15 01:48.81 01:49.48

01:51.25 01:49.45 01:48.99 01:49.47

CUPP ROGERS TIBAUDO DARLINGTON

01:38.34 01:36.68 01:40.69 01:38.38

01:37.06 01:37.13 01:39.85 01:38.79

01:37.17 01:36.59 01:39.60 01:38.85

01:36.48 01:36.32 01:39.80 01:38.63

01:35.57 01:36.80 01:40.22 01:38.18

01:36.92 01:36.70 01:40.03 01:38.57 01:38.06

Overall Average

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FEATURE Police Vehicle Security Systems

POLICE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMS BY POLICE FLEET MANAGER STAFF

aw enforcement personnel and first responders depend on their vehicles to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Today’s police cars are mobile offices, with everything the officer needs at his or her fingertips. Most patrol cars feature the latest in advanced technology, including in-car video systems, computers, and more. However, statistics show that a law enforcement vehicle is stolen at the rate of one every two days. Too many of these vehicles are unprotected. This lack of security jeopardizes the lives of first responders as well as the communities they serve. The current epidemic of stolen emergency vehicles is being addressed with anti-theft systems. Following is a look at some of the leading police vehicle security systems.

INTERMOTIVE IDLE LOCK www.intermotive.net InterMotive Vehicle Controls’ Idle Lock (IDLE) is an anti-theft system that allows police vehicles to idle securely with the key removed from the ignition and the transmission locked in Park. If an attempt is made to shift the car out of Park without the key engaged, the horn will sound and the shifter will lock in Park. If the shift lock is broken, IDLE will turn off the engine.

SAFESTOP www.pro-gard.com Pro-gard’s SAFESTOP® Vehicle Anti-theft System protects police fleets and officers with the turn of a key. The “Always On Protection” component provides weapons, electronics and duty gear protection 24/7. The SAFESTOP Vehicle Anti-theft System is activated once the key is removed from the ignition, and the vehicle, as well as the gun locks and trunk, remain locked. Vehicle protection is engaged once the key is removed from the ignition. The anti-theft function allows the vehicle to remain running after the igni-

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Additional features include: • Activated by pressing an enable switch and removing the key; inserting the key and turning it to run restores the vehicle to normal operation • Simple plug-and-play connections • Easy to install; no cutting of factory wires Police officers can walk away from their idling vehicle with confidence that everything is safely locked. All lights, equipment, and HVAC are still fully functional while engaged. The engine shuts off if an attempt is made to shift out of Park without the key in the ignition. The IDLE system also provides a shift lock that can be used as an interlock for the rear door, or to secure the trunk or weapons rack. In addition, IDLE includes Intermittent Fault Filter™ (IFF) technology to eliminate false readings.

tion key is removed; with the ignition key removed, the shifter is locked. The Gun Lock Secure feature prevents the theft of weapons stored in an electronic gun rack. The Trunk Lock Secure feature prevents access to trunk contents. The vehicle maintains the complete functionality of most electronic operations without leaving the vehicle vulnerable to theft. Brake Pedal Override kills the engine instantly for “Always On Protection.” Other features include minimal amp draw and the low-profile housing fits below the dashboard. The Always-On Tamper Proof Design allows the vehicle to remain running while removing the ignition key. With the ignition key removed, the shifter is locked and anti-theft functions cannot be overridden by turning off the toggle switch. Once activated, the anti-theft

functions can only be deactivated if the key is in the ignition. With the system on, anti-theft functions are activated via the removal of the ignition key. Therefore, there are no additional steps or processes to remember. The vehicle maintains the functionality of all electrical accessories including heat, A/C, radio, TV/ video surveillance equipment, computer, lights, life-saving devices, and more. The hands-free activation can be wired to automatically activate when the light bar or siren is turned on. Plug-and-play connectors allow for easy installations. The Gun Lock Secure feature eliminates access to weapon racks with an electronic gun lock once antitheft functions are activated. Weapons will remain locked even if the momentary switch is pushed. The Trunk Lock Secure feature eliminates access to the trunk via the factory trunk latch once anti-theft functions are activated. In addition, the Brake Pedal-Engine Override can be wired to instantly kill the engine via the brake pedal when the anti-theft system is activated.

SECURE-IDLE www.secure-idle.com

The Secure-Idle anti-theft system is made up of one simple button and three easy steps:

SECURE-IDLE was founded in 1992 when Eldon Christensen took a chance on an idea that would change the way first responders could rely on their vehicles. It was this type of forward-thinking that has kept SECURE-IDLE at the front of the vehicle anti-theft market for the past 20 years. “We have seen a tremendous amount of growth and advancement with the vehicle manufacturers and it has propelled our product to a whole new level of performance,” Christensen said. In 2006, Christensen handed the reigns to his daughter, Vicki Kennedy, who has been leading SECURE-IDLE since that time and has helped the organization expand into new markets. “Our focus on offering our cutting-edge technology has remained the same since my father started SECURE-IDLE in the ‘90s. However, we also recognize there are opportunities in areas we currently are not servicing,” Kennedy said. This has led to SECURE-IDLE expanding their business into other areas like military and commercial delivery markets. “We were recently awarded a GSA Purchasing Agreement and this is allowing for our products to be used in new applications,” Kennedy stated.

1. Put the vehicle in park. 2. Push in the SECURE-IDLE button on your dash. 3. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. This means active protection is on. To deactivate the system, a law enforcement officer simply needs to reinsert the key and turn to the ON position at any time. Key benefits of the SECURE-IDLE anti-theft system include: • Elite anti-theft vehicle protection provides maximum control in all situations • Engine and critical accessories (radio, lights, etc) remain active • 20-year proven track history of success • Concealed anti-theft patented technology engine • Engine runs securely with no key in the ignition • Proprietary starter override protection • Developed for all emergency response vehicles • Recognized for superior customer service • Quick and easy installation “Our feeling is that the value and peace of mind that SECURE-IDLE offers should be a tool that all emergency personnel relies on. SECURE-IDLE has established itself as an industry-standard in the police segment and now our focus is on making it a standard option on all public safety, emergency, military, fire, and rescue vehicles,” Kennedy stated.

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TREMCO www.tremcopoliceproducts.com For three decades, Tremco Police Products’ anti-theft systems have been included in the specifications for federal, state, and local government vehicles and are designed specifically for emergency vehicles. Tremco has protected thousands of police vehicles from theft and the liability of being involved in high-speed chases, unnecessary shootings, damage to property, and stolen weapons. Tremco’s anti-theft system also acts as a safety device by protecting the officer and the public from a perpetrator who might try using a vehicle to inflict injury or death. The Tremco Integrated Anti-Theft System automatically activates as soon as the vehicle is put into Park. With this system, a would-be thief will not be able to shift the vehicle into Drive, which will prevent the police car from being stolen. If the ignition lock is destroyed or the keys are illegally obtained, the offender would still be unable to shift the vehicle out of Park. When police personnel return to the vehicle, they deactivate the anti-theft system and are on their way in a matter of seconds. The main advantages of Tremco’s anti-theft system include: • Vehicles can be left unattended while running • Allows emergency lighting and other electronics to operate • Provides more security at the scene of an accident • Inexpensive and easy to install The Tremco Anti-Theft System also provides 24-hour protection for vehicles even when they are not in service. If the vehicle is not in use and the key lock is destroyed, the shifter will not release. For the past 30 years, this tool has protected thousands of police vehicles from the liability of chases, fatalities, vehicle damage, and equipment loss. The unique camouflage anti-theft system blends in with the surrounding components for convenient everyday use. For all emergency package vehicles, the system plugs into existing harnesses so there is no need for cutting or splicing wires. This allows for a quick, safe installation that will not void existing vehicle manufacturer warranties. Designing a system that goes on automatically ensures 100 percent usage. There are no keys to lose or codes to forget. Deactivation becomes “second nature” to police personnel and soon they do not even realize they are using it. 24 Police Fleet Manager Nov-Dec 2019

Based on available information, Tremco was the first company to address incidents of police vehicle theft more than 35 years ago when the current owner of Tremco, Mark Tremblay, was serving as one of the first EMTs in the nation working for Boston EMS. His ambulance was stolen while he was on a call. Working with his father who was a mechanic, they designed the first Tremco anti-theft unit. Since that time, Tremco’s mission has been to provide protection for those who put their lives on the line to protect us. Over the years, the design has been refined and has been installed in tens of thousands of public safety emergency vehicles across the nation. Since it was invented and up until today, Tremco is the only anti-theft system that goes on automatically every time a vehicle on which it is installed is placed into Park. That means that whether the vehicle is on a call, at a traffic stop, parked at a station, or parked at an officer’s home, it is always protected. All other anti-theft systems, whether after-market or provided by major manufacturers, require the vehicle operator to perform an action to initiate the protection provided by the system. Other systems work effectively, but they do not provide protection when they are not activated because of the immediacy of a crisis situation or simple human failure, either inadvertently or intentionally. Because of this, there is no evidence of any law enforcement vehicle on which Tremco is installed being stolen. Tremco has systems for virtually every vehicle manufacturer and type of vehicle used by law enforcement. As a “plug-in” system, Tremco can be installed by most mechanics in under 20 minutes on most police vehicles. While installation may vary based on vehicle type, the system works the same on every vehicle. Most first responders become acclimated to using Tremco during their first shift using the system. With the focus of “protecting the protectors,” Tremco has continued to keep the price of Tremco units the most cost-effective in the market. The real tragedy of all of these incidents is that none of them should be happening. If used properly, all anti-theft units should be protecting public safety personnel and their communities from potentially fatal events. Tremco has a record of 100 percent protection for the law enforcement vehicles on which they have been installed. Chief James Gardiner (retired) spent 34 years in active law enforcement with the last 14 serving as Chief of Police in San Luis Obispo, Calif. For the past four years, he has been working with Tremco as Public Safety Consultant to help protect emergency vehicles for police, EMS, and fire personnel. “It is our firm belief that every emergency vehicle should be equipped with an anti-theft unit so that these incidents become a thing of the past,” Gardiner stated.

SPECIAL SECTION Drones for Law Enforcement

DRONES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

BY YESENIA DURAN

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f you’ve been outside in the last 5 or so years, chances are you’ve seen a drone, whether in the air or in someone’s hands showing it off.

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot on board and a type of unmanned vehicle. An UAV is a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS); which include a UAV, a ground-based controller, and a system of communications between the two. The flight of UAVs may operate with various degrees of autonomy: either under remote control by a human operator or autonomously by onboard computers. Compared to crewed aircraft, drones were originally used for missions too dangerous or difficult for humans. While they originated mostly in military applications, their use is rapidly expanding to commercial, scientific, recreational, agricultural, and other applications, such as policing and surveillance. According to research by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College, as of May 2018, at least 910 state and local public safety agencies have purchased drones (based on Federal Aviation Administration and other records). Of those, 599 are law enforcement agencies. The survey identified the make and model of drones owned by 627 of the 910 agencies. Of the 627, 523 have drones made by DJI. Of those, more than 200 agencies fly either the Inspire or Matrice models, which can be equipped with the Z30 zoom camera. From 2014 to 2016, there was a 518% increase in the purchases of drones. More recently, more police departments are finding the funding (sometimes through grants) for drone programs. In October 2019 the Vermont State Police debuted a new fleet of drones that it has begun deploying for missions across the state. “We decided to use UAS units because of a lack of air units in Vermont, to help with missing persons investigations, and to speed up our processing of motor-vehicle-crash scenes,” said Adam Silverman, public information officer for the Vermont State Police. “We have 11 UAS units and 13 pilots who have acquired certification through the FAA. The UAS Program was funded through federal grants,” he says. The new drones (made up of a mix of mix of Mavic 2 Pros, Mavic 2 Enterprise Duals, and Matrice 210s) will be used primarily for mapping car accident scenes, and search and rescue missions. However, they could also be used for criminal sur-

veillance, when the appropriate warrants are obtained. During the first month of department’s new drone program, the drones had already been used a handful of times to map out crime scenes and car accidents. The drones are able to give police a helpful, and literal, birds eye view that can cut down the time it takes to survey a scene. It helps police, but it’ll also help Vermonters — car accident scenes will get cleaned up much faster now that it takes 30-40 minutes to map a scene with a drone. Before, this usually took hours.

Main uses Most police departments agree on three main reasons for introducing drones as tools in their units.

1. Traffic collision reconstruction The combination of drones and 3D mapping software allows investigators to quickly and efficiently create a 3D rendering of an actual crash site instead of having officers manually recreate from ground photos and painstaking manual measurements. Drones are able to give police a helpful, and literal, birdseye view that can cut down the time it takes to survey a scene.

2. Investigate active shooters/suspects Drones enable law enforcement officers to investigate suspects and locate active shooters that are believed to be armed and dangerous while maintaining a safe distance. This gives officers real-time, actionable intelligence to use access the threat while formulating a strategy for their approach.

3. Surveillance Drones offer a new point of view for scouting areas where police officers may otherwise not have a favorable position to conduct a standard surveillance operation without being spotted. In these situations, flying a drone offers the best opportunity to get a detailed view of the are without compromising safety.

Immediate results Examples of real-life, successful uses of drones in police departments are everywhere. Since starting their drone program, Vermont State Police investigators have used UAS units to map the scene of a significant motor-vehicle crash that closed a major thoroughfare in Rutland, speeding up the crash investigation work

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and allowing the roadway to be reopened faster than would have been possible using only ground-based tools, and also to assist in the search for a missing person, according to Silverman. The application of drones equipped with optical, zoom, and/or thermal cameras allow law enforcement agents to be more effective. Drone and camera technology allows officials to have a better vantage point during times of chaotic situations where deploying ground personnel is too risky. Aerial vantage points also allow postaccident scenes or crime scenes to be more fully evaluated and reconstructed to help understand the timeline of events for each incident. The reliance only on ground assets to respond to emergency events increases threats to the safety of the community and emergency personnel and decreases the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency response. In response to active shooters or armed hostage situations, the drones can observe threats from a safe vantage point allowing law enforcement on the scene to operate with greater safety. The Matrice 210 with a Zenmuse XT2 camera or a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Drone provides law enforcement with the tools necessary to respond appropriately to emergency situations when situational awareness is key. The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) activated its Unmanned Aerial Systems Program in the summer of 2017 to support

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In August of 2019, CVPD purchased two new DJI Matrice 210 V2 Drones. In June 2019 a search-and-rescue team in Colorado used a drone to spot lost hikers in a pine forest, shaving hours off the time it would have taken to find the hikers using dogs, and thousands of dollars off the cost of doing so with a helicopter. In August police officers in Maine used a drone to snap 81 photos of the aftermath of a collision between a pickup truck and a blueberry lorry. The process took 14 minutes, instead of the multiple hours officers said would usually have been required. Police officers in Illinois have used a drone to fly a mobile phone into the hands of a disgruntled man who shot at them when they tried to evict him from a foreclosed home. After hours of negotiations via the drone-delivered phone, they coaxed him into surrendering. The New York State Police have 18 drones, which troopers use for tasks like finding missing people and projecting flood depths. “In our experience, any agency could benefit from adding UAS units to their tool kit,” said Vermont’s Silverman.

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tactical operations by CVPD first responders. “The mission of the Chula Vista Police Department’s UAS Program is it to provide airborne support to police operations in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner to preserve the peace, reduce response times and increase the quality of life in Chula Vista,” said CVPD Captain Vern Sallee. In the first year of DFR the drones responded to more than 1,000 separate incidents and the program continues to serve the residents of Chula Vista by reducing response times and increasing safety.

A bad rep Despite such stories, many people are skeptical about the merits of law-enforcement drones and cite privacy issues as the main concern. The high-flying devices have triggered backlash over fears they will be used to spy on law-abiding citizens. The New York Police Department recently deployed 14 of the unmanned fliers and to train 29 officers to operate them, opening an intense debate about whether an agency previously criticized for illegally conducting surveillance on citizens should possess such powerful technology. Senior police officials said the drones are be used for monitoring giant crowds, investigating hazardous waste spills, handling hostage situations and reaching remote areas in crime scenes, among other tasks. They are not used for routine police patrols, unlawful surveillance or to enforce traffic laws, officials have said. “Drone technology will give our cops and their incident commanders an opportunity to see what they’re getting into before they go into harm’s way,” Chief of Department Terence A. Monahan said in a statement. “For this reason alone, it would be negligent for us not to use this technology.” But lawyers specializing in civil liberty cases who reviewed the department’s proposed drone policy said it did not go far enough in preventing the police from misusing

the devices. Advocates for police reform expressed alarm about the department’s growing surveillance capacity. Aside from drones, the police have thousands of cameras in public places, license plate readers and devices that can siphon information from cellphones by mimicking cellphone towers.

Costs As with most helpful technology, there can be a hefty cost associated with the hardware, software and training when implementing a drone program in a police department. But one thing to keep in mind: It’s always easier to use a drone than to launch a helicopter, and it’s obviously far less expensive too. Through federal grants, the Vermont State police was able to purchase the 11 new drones for a total of $105,000. However, that price tag does not include continued upkeep and pilot training (more on training below). This is not the first law enforcement agency in Vermont to own and use drones, but the state police will be sharing its fleet with other departments. It has three large drones, which cost $20,000 to $30,000, and eight smaller drones for about $2,000 each. The City of Vermont has been debating for years about how it should regulate the use of

drones by law enforcement in the state, which is part of the reason the fleet took so long to establish at the Vermont State Police Department. Privacy concerns led legislative discussions, and since then state laws have been enacted determining how police can use drone footage. The New York City Police Department recently launched a drone program as well in early 2019, buying their drones from DJI Technology, a company based in China. Eleven of the devices are Mavic Pro quadcopters, which measure less than two feet in diameter. Two of them are M210 RTK quadcopters, which are larger, weather-resistant models equipped with powerful camera lenses capable of thermal and three-dimensional imaging. The police also bought a DJI Inspire quadcopter for training pilots. They have spent about $480,000 funding its new drone program. Prices vary for basic models and the cost can reach up to $4,500 for complete kits The price has also come down somewhat. For comparison—a department or agency could purchase 1 helicopter or 500 drones.

proper training is necessary to ensure the equipment is used safely, and second, this ensures that the drones are used to their fullest potential. Some drone manufacturers will provide packages that include some kind of training for the officers in the department that will be using the equipment. One such company is RMUS, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. RMUS has several drone training centers across the country, including Chicago and Dallas. The company also has training videos available online. Another company is Chatsworth, Calif.based DroneFly, which sells several different brands of drones, and offers drone packages that include training, including two-day pilot in-person training and a two-day program development training. Despite the financial and legal roadblocks that may face your police department, if you feel your team can benefit from a drone program, it’s worth it to call a few distributors to get some additional information to find out if it’s a feasible option for your police department.

Training As with any new—and expensive—technology that’s going to be used by police officers in the field, they must be adequately trained. First,

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ere’s a quick snapshot of the most-used drones by police departments and their main features. Purchasers will have to contact distributors for pricing information because it will vary depending on how many drones and accessories are purchased. The most popular among police departments are Mavic, Matrice and the DBUS 2. (See table for distributor contact information.)

1. DBUS2 Made by Drones By Us, this drone is compact and light—it fits in your pocket (durable and foldable). It’s easy to fly and works with using any mobile smartphone; can be used indoors and outdoors; exempt from FAA registration; offers vivid 4K Video and HD pictures. It also has multiple smart flight features such as object tracking and return home.

2. DJI Matrice with Z30 Camera and XT2 Camera This drone is tough and adaptable, and offers AES-256 encryption, which keeps your data transmission secure so you can be sure that your critical information stays safe. It’s equipped with new top and bottom anti-collision beacons, and the V2 drones are visible at night or in lowlight conditions, making operation in less than ideal conditions safer. When the situation calls for unobtrusive drone operations, especially at night, all lights can be completely turned off in the DJI Pilot app. The equipped Zenmuse Z30 is a powerful integrated aerial zoom camera, offering 30x optical and 6x digital zoom for a total magnification up to 180x. Whether you are inspecting cell towers or wind turbines, it enables you to get a detailed look at structures, wires, modules and components to detect damage.

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The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual features a three-axis gimbal stabilized camera housing a side-byside 4K sensor for capturing visible light and a FLIR Lepton thermal microcamera for capturing thermal data. Together these sensors allow pilots to perform flights at night, as well as fly in complex daytime conditions like fog and smoke. Users can select from multiple intelligent display modes in the DJI Pilot flight control app to visualize data from the dual-sensor camera. ‘’The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual equipped with the FLIR Lepton, our smallest thermal microcamera, offers a significant opportunity to introduce thermal imaging capabilities to more drone owners,” said FLIR President and CEO Jim Cannon in a statement. “This is our third product with DJI and its world-leading platforms, and this latest Thermal by FLIR collaboration is a significant step forward in making thermal an essential feature in the industry. The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual is compatible with the full line of Mavic 2 Enterprise accessories, including a dual spotlight with a brightness of 2,400 lumens, a loudspeaker with a maximum projection of 100 decibels (1-meter distance), and a beacon that features a bright flashing strobe visible three miles away. This helps pilots carry out missions in low-light conditions or at night much more safely, and provides additional airspace awareness for operators of nearby drones and traditional aircraft.

4. Mavic Pro The DJI Mavic Pro is a small yet powerful drone—its compact size hides a high degree of complexity that makes it one of DJI’s most sophisticated flying cameras. It offers 24 highperformance computing cores, an all-new transmission system with a 4.3mi (7km) range, 5 vision sensors, and a 4K camera stabilized by a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

5. Parrot Anafi Thermal The ANAFI Thermal’s unique camera integrates two high-quality sensors, and FLIR radiometric sensor for thermal images that reveals extreme temperatures, insulation voids, sources of cold and warm air leaks, and signs of moisture damage. It also has 4K HDR video recording capabilities, Adobe DNG/RAW and P-LOG professional formats, and a unique camera system specific to ANAFI with 3-axis hybrid stabilization and up to 3X digital zoom.

6. Yuneec H520 E90 Package (available with thermal package) The Yuneec drones are built for inspection, law enforcement, security, construction, surveying, and mapping applications. The E90 camera is a wide-angle, high resolution, gimbal stabilized imaging system perfectly suited for use in applications that require high quality photos and video. The E90 is ideal for law enforcement applications such as accident recreation, search and rescue operations and for 3D mapping/modeling.

DRONE DISTRIBUTORS & CONTACT INFORMATION MOST USED DRONES BY POLICE DEPARTMENTS DBUS2 DJI Matrice with Z30 Camera and XT2 Camera DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Mavic Pro Parrot Anafi Thermal Yuneec H520 E90 Package RMUS Industrial Inspector Drone Dronefly Matrice 210 + Zenmuse XT2 R 30 Police Fleet Manager Nov-Dec 2019

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