Emergency Equipment News

Dodge Durango Special Joins the Force

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:53:25 +0000

Posted on MARCH 21, 2012 by RLD

Dodge has announced the Durango Special Service, an SUV specially engineered for police, fire, and heavy-duty use. Built at the modern Jefferson North plant in Detroit, the Durango Special Service joins the Dodge Charger Pursuit and Ram 1500 Special Service truck, two more vehicles already available on special order to government agencies and other qualified fleet operations.

“We’re incredibly excited to add the Dodge Durango Special Service to our line-up of law enforcement vehicles,” said Peter Grady, Vice President of Network Development and Fleet Operations. “Adding Durango to our current Dodge Charger Pursuit and Ram 1500 Special Service vehicles allows us to offer a full range of fleet sedan, SUV, and truck options to law enforcement and government agencies.”

The Dodge Durango Special Service is offered in both rear and all-wheel drive versions and with two available engines: a Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 and a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 rated at 360 horsepower. Special equipment on the hardcore Durango includes heavy-duty brakes, battery, alternator, water pump, and an engine oil cooler.

“The standard Durango has several class-leading attributes, such as power, towing and a driving range of more than 550 miles, so it is a natural to become a great utility tool for law enforcement and general fleet customers,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Dodge Brand. “This Special Service version will no doubt be a major asset to any agency in need of a durable, yet comfortable, SUV.”

Department of Energy says ‘no’ to Carbon Motors’ loan request for police car

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:49 +0000

Published March 07, 2012

FoxNews.com

Carbon Motors

The police car of the future has hit a major bump in the road.

Carbon Motors announced Wednesday that the Department of Energy has informed the Indiana-based startup automaker that it is no longer considering its $310 million loan application to the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.

The company planned to use the money to produce a purpose-built, fuel-efficient law enforcement vehicle called the E7 for police and homeland security use.

Carbon Motors spokesman Stacy Stephens tells FoxNews.com that the company was blindsided by the decision after being engaged in positive discussions with the government agency for the past 30 months, having recently been told by officials that it was “the number one priority of the Department of Energy.”

When Energy Secretary Steven Chu visited Indianapolis on Monday, he told reporters that the department wanted to go forward with the loan but that it has “a responsibility to the taxpayers and they need to make sure it’s written in the statute that there’s a reasonable chance of repayment,” according to WIBC radio.

Stephens says that the company has sourced over $200 million in private matching funds as part of the loan requirements and began constructing a new headquarters building in Connersville, Ind., where the car was to be manufactured at a former brownfield site, creating over 1,500 jobs.

The automaker’s CEO, William Santana Li, says his company is outraged by what it calls a “political decision in a highly charged, election-year environment,” caused by the fallout from the bankruptcy of Energy loan recipient Solyndra last fall.

The move by the Energy Department comes one week after another Indiana startup working on a plug-in hybrid van, Bright Automotive, closed down after dropping its pursuit of a similar loan it originally applied for in 2008, saying it could no longer wait for the agency to act on the application.

Carbon Motors has no plans to shut down at this point and says it is “examining strategic and financing alternatives.”

“We were hit right square in the nose from the federal government and need to dust off and regroup,” Stephens says.

VoiceVault™ Advanced Wireless Microphone Now Available from Digital Ally

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:47:21 +0000

VoiceVault™ Advanced Wireless Microphone Now Available With Digital Ally’s DVM-500Plus In-Car Video System

Digital Ally, Inc., which develops and sells advanced law enforcement video systems, speed guns and fleet event recorders, announced that all new orders of the DVM-500Plus In-Car Video System will now include the VoiceVault™ Advanced Wireless Microphone at no additional cost to the customer.

Previously only available with the DVM-750 In-Car Video System, the VoiceVault offers extended range, voice optimization and noise filtering, and fully digital audio transmission with true frequency hopping technology as well as the industry-first feature of recording audio notes and evidence onto On-Board Solid State Memory when the signal to the in-car video system is interrupted. The VoiceVault also records its own metadata to later link with recordings from the in-car video system for the same incidents when loaded into Digital Ally’s VideoManager software.

For more information, contact Digital Ally at 800-440-4947, sales@digitalallyinc.com or visit www.digitalallyinc.com.

About Digital Ally, Inc.

Digital Ally provides a complete line of digital in-car video systems; a waterproof digital video system that is modular to fit motorcycles, boats, or other motorized vehicle; compact worn or mounted video system; digital video flashlight; and LIDAR handheld speed enforcement gun.

Havis IdleRight2™ Minimizes Engine Idle Time and Decreases Vehicle Fuel Consumption

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:29:12 +0000

Warminster, Pa. December 28, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy states that cars, trucks and heavy-duty vehicles waste more than six billion gallons of diesel fuel and gasoline each year – without even moving. In an effort to minimize vehicle idling and fuel consumption, Havis Inc. announced today the launch of IdleRight2, the next generation of the company’s idle reduction and fuel management system.

IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics, such as light bars, radios and computers, are still on. When the battery voltage drops to a pre-set level, the system triggers the remote starter to run the engine long enough for the battery to recharge, then turns the vehicle off again. This process significantly cuts down on the vehicle’s idle time while mission critical electronics are in use.

In 2009, the Glastonbury Police Department in Glastonbury, Conn., tested the original IdleRight system to calculate how much idle time and fuel they saved with this system. During the test, a vehicle ran for four hours with all of its emergency lights activated. Before IdleRight was installed, the vehicle idled for the entire four-hour period and wasted 2.80 gallons of fuel. With IdleRight installed, that same vehicle’s idle time dropped to just 40 minutes, using only 0.46 gallons of fuel.

Based on this example, if a department pays an average of $3.50 per gallon of gas and utilizes 100 vehicles that idle 25 percent of the time, the department could save over $445,000 per year in fuel alone with the IdleRight system.

Reducing idle time is the key to saving fuel, preventing unnecessary engine wear, and decreasing harmful emissions. According to the Ford Crown Victoria Owner’s Guide, every hour of idling is equivalent to approximately 33 miles of driving. For police cars and utility trucks that idle at emergency and construction scenes, one eight-hour shift can add 264 miles of wear and tear to each of these stationary vehicles.

This latest IdleRight system is designed to work with many popular after-market remote starters, which greatly simplified installation and allowed Havis to significantly lower the product’s price.

IdleRight2 features an LED diagnostics system that not only shows what state the unit is in, but also allows customers to quantify their savings by outputting the number of idle hours saved. This data can then be plugged into the Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator (located at http://idleright.havis.com/savings.html) to determine total savings in fuel, money, miles and maintenance.

With increasing gas prices and tighter budgets, companies and municipalities can depend on IdleRight2 to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance costs. This product greatly extends the service life of vehicles, and the simplicity of the new system makes it easy to install and use in any fleet.

In addition to the IdleRight2, Havis offers another solution to manage vehicle power and fuel consumption – ChargeGuard® Auto Shut-off Timer. ChargeGuard prevents vehicle battery drain, extends battery life, and provides complete voltage protection for expensive electronics. The device also reduces fuel costs by running equipment after the engine has been turned off.

Havis strives to develop innovative power management and idle reduction solutions to further the global green initiative and to save companies from the cost of wasted fuel and excessive vehicle wear and tear. For more information on IdleRight2, please visit http://idleright.havis.com.

About Havis

Havis Inc. is a privately held company that manufactures in-vehicle mobile office solutions for public safety, public works, government agencies and mobile professionals. For over 80 years, the Havis mission has been to increase mobile worker productivity with industry-leading products that are built to the highest safety and quality standards and are designed with comfort in mind. Headquartered in Warminster, Pa., with an additional location in Plymouth, Mich., Havis currently employs 175 people. For more information on Havis, please call 1-800-524-9900 or visit http://www.havis.com.

Contact:

Andrea Felice
Havis, Inc. | Marketing
Phone: 215-957-0720 ext. 3198
E-mail: media(at)havis(dot)com
http://www.havis.com

Havis – Toughbook Certified docking station

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:02:57 +0000

Havis’s latest innovation is the industry’s first Toughbook Certified docking station (DS-PAN-411) for Panasonic’s Semi-Rugged 53. In addition to keeping mobile workers safe, it provides intelligent port replication to reliably connect to peripherals, such as printers, keyboards and bar-code scanners, while minimizing the risk of accidental disconnects. An integrated power supply cord routed along the bottom prevents loss of power.

To provide more reliable WWAN and Wi-Fi connectivity inside a vehicle, Havis offers two models of the docking station with Dual Pass-Thru Antenna to provide users improved data throughput and extended data range allowing them to work in more remote locations.

The DS-PAN-410 joins a long line of intuitive solutions from Havis that keep computing equipment safely docked, even during a crash. Havis offers peace of mind and a smooth transition from office to vehicle.

Call 800-524-9900 or Visit: www.havis.com/cf53

Available Docking Stations for the Panasonic Toughbook 53

DS-PAN-411 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station
DS-PAN-411-2 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station with Dual High Gain Antenna
DS-PAN-412 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station with Integrated Power Supply
DS-PAN-412-2 – Toughbook 53 Docking Station with Integrated Power Supply & Dual High Gain Antenna
DS-PAN-413 – Toughbook 53 Cradle (No Dock)

Havis Enhances Focus on Higher Growth Product Lines with Sale of Lighting Solutions Product Line to R-O-M

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:37:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Havis Enhances Focus on Higher Growth Product Lines with Sale of Lighting Solutions Product Line to R-O-M

WARMINSTER, Pa. – August 8, 2011 – Havis Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of in-vehicle mobile office solutions, announced today the sale of its Lighting Solutions product line to R-O-M Corporation. The sale presents Havis with the opportunity to enhance its focus on its four remaining product lines — Mounting Solutions, Computing Solutions, Transport Solutions and Power Management Solutions — and reaching out to new customers.

"The deal between Havis and R-O-M was a logical next step for both companies, and will provide customers with a single source for fire service products," said Joseph Bernert, CEO of Havis. "Selling the Lighting Solutions line will also allow Havis to dedicate additional resources to our core business of computer docking stations and equipment consoles, as well as our partnerships with computer and vehicle manufacturers."

While Havis proudly started with manufacturing lighting products, the company has been gaining momentum in the docking station and console lines. Therefore, a focused effort within the company is now required for future growth. Havis has recently participated in large enterprise rollouts, and is now expanding into international markets, gaining business opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Europe, the Middle East, Mexico and Canada.

Havis and R-O-M will be working closely together over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition for both customers and employees. According to the terms of the deal, the purchased Lighting Solutions include the following brands: MagnaFire^®, Collins Dynamics, Kwik-Raze, Kwik-Strike and Questar. Havis will continue selling solutions from the remaining product lines to the fire, EMS and public safety markets.

"Havis Lighting Solutions products are high quality and enjoy market-leading recognition in the fire service," noted Jeff Hupke, President of R-O-M Corporation. "Likewise, R-O-M is recognized for industry-leading products. The Lighting Solutions line is a perfect fit for us. By combining these outstanding products with our roll-up doors, cargo trays, hose bed covers and LED compartment lighting, we are able to make a great company even better."

During this transition period, production and order entry will be gradually relocated to the R-O-M facility in Belton, Mo. R-O-M will honor all Havis pricing and terms through December 30, 2011. In turn, Havis is honoring all warranties and service calls during the transition, and is committed to maintaining a hassle-free experience. The Lighting Solutions Product Manager for Havis, Cameron Blain, has accepted the same position at R-O-M and will be the point person for any sales questions or issues.

Due to strong growth in the docking station and console business, Havis will be able to reallocate employees directly engaged in the lighting products line to these sectors. The company hired 17 employees in the past six months, and is continuing to expand. R-O-M will also be adding a new member to its engineering team, a customer development representative, and up to 10 production workers to manufacture, sell and support the new Lighting Solutions products.

Havis will continue supporting its online Lighting Solutions configurator and other product support data on www.havis.com until R-O-M launches its own product support. In the interim, R-O-M has created the website www.ROMLightingSolutions.com, which will provide up-to-date information during the transition.

About Havis

About R-O-M

R-O-M Corporation is headquartered in a 65,000 sq. ft. facility in suburban Kansas City, Mo. The company’s product line includes R-O-M roll-up doors, hose bed covers, cargo trays, LED compartment lights, and LED interior lighting. The company also services the food distribution industry, service and utility fleets, and building security markets. ISO 9001-certified and owner of 10 U.S. and Canadian patents, R-O-M serves its national and international customer base with a field staff of territory managers and an inside customer development team. The company’s website is www.romcorp.com.

Canyonwest Cases Expands Its Selection of SKB Cases

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:31:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Don Beauvais
Canyonwest Cases L.L.C.
480-816-9652
206-203-0674 Fax
dbeauvais@CanyonwestCases.com
www.CanyonwestCases.com

Canyonwest Cases Expands Its Selection of SKB Cases

Fountain Hills, Arizona, April 18, 2011 – SKB just introduced their new 3i-3614-6 Injection Molded case. And Canyonwest Cases is making them available to companies needing indestructible cases to safeguard sensitive items.

SKB™ 3i Series cases are available in twenty-two sizes, with inside dimensions ranging from 9.25 x 7 x 4″ to 50.5 x 14.5 x 6″. Cases are waterproof, dustproof and crushproof. They also have an automatic purge valve and unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. Interior options include foam filled, adjustable dividers and custom foam. Some sizes are equipped with wheels and retractable pull-handle.

SKB 3i Series Waterproof Cases meet a variety of military specifications including: MIL-C-4150J, MIL-STD-648C and MIL-STD-810F. Cases are also ATA (Air Transport Association) compliant.

The new 3i-3614-6 wheeled case measures 36.5" x 14.5" x 6" ID (Inside Dimensions) and is available in two stock configurations: Foam Filled $174.99 (3i-3614-6B-L), and Empty $141.99 (3i-3614-6B-E). MSRP is $339.99 and $274.99 respectively. (Case is equivalent in size to the Pelican 1700) Cases are available from Canyonwest Cases immediately.

Canyonwest Cases offers a full range of premium rotationally molded and injection molded cases and offers custom foam insert capabilities, giving customers an unparalleled choice in case solutions.

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About Canyonwest Cases

Canyonwest Cases is a leading provider of industrial equipment protection solutions and custom packaging solutions. We offer a wide range of stock cases from top manufacturers as well as custom hard cases and custom soft cases. Our products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including aerospace, military / defense, firefighters, police, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Foam cutting capabilities include die cut, water jet cut and router cut. For additional information contact Canyonwest Cases at 480-816-9652 or visit www.CanyonwestCases.com. – END

Lehr Auto Fleet Show–May 5th 2011

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:35:40 +0000

Lehr Auto Electric – Sacramento, Ca.

3rd Annual Fleet Show – May 5th – 10am-4pm

4707 Northgate Blvd. Sacramento, Ca. 95834

MAP: Click Here for a Map to the Show

Please R.S.V.P. 800-982-8468 or email Jim@LehrAuto.com

Classes provided by:

Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Panasonic "Arbitrator 360", Vigilant Video, Lehr Auto "Upfit Team", and L-1 Multi Bio-Metrics "Facial/Finger & Iris Scan"

Please email if you are interested in attending any of the above classes.

10am – 4pm

Over 30 Major Manufacturers

Lunch Provided

Law Enforcement Barcode Equipment & Inventory Manager Software

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:01:08 +0000

For Immediate Release

Law Enforcement Barcode Equipment & Inventory Manager Software.

March 20, 2011/Redmond, Washington/ Dynamic Systems, Inc., a Redmond, Washington software developer specializing in data collection applications has announced a low cost equipment and inventory manager for law enforcement agencies based on bar code technology.

About Dynamic Systems (DSI)
In business since 1981, DSI provides bar code systems that track equipment, inventory, documents, time sheets, capital assets and equipment due for maintenance or service. Bar code data collection has been proven to be the most accurate and efficient method of tracking or counting items.

Release of Equipment Manager Software
DSI has announced the immediate release of Equipment Manager, targeted for Law Enforcement Agencies who want to reduce the loss of gear and save time tracking down which piece of equipment is checked out to which officer. The program reports when an inspection is due on items such as laptops, weapons, tasers and vests, and keeps track of the expiration date of consumables such as OC Spray. It is easy to check in and out shotguns and long rifles for every shift. The system can report the overall value of the agency’s inventory which will allow annual budgets for equipment to be set. The inventory module will keep track of class B items such as batons, masks, gloves, and handcuffs. “I’m impressed with the simplicity and adaptability of your equipment management system. It’s affordable for almost all agencies, even those with just a few employees,” stated Bill Allen, Process Control Consultant.

Cost Justification

If it requires one minute checking an item in and out, and if the agency’s staff spends even 20 minutes a day searching for items or servicing equipment, the overhead savings is dramatic. “Loss of equipment and malfunctioning gear can be a major overhead cost for agencies. Our customers see a typical payback for the Equipment Manager within 3-4 months,” states Alison Falco, President of Dynamic Systems.

Contact: Rob Freeman, V.P. Business Development

800-342-3999; robf@dsisales.com

www.abarcode.com

National Alert Map

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:58:53 +0000

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