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CONTENTS January/February 2013 I Vol. 11, No. 1 Cover Photo courtesy of General Motors COVER 18 THE CHEVY VOLT AND ITS ROLE IN POLICING Find out what to expect from one of the most interesting and controversial vehicles of our time. By PFM Staff FOCUS UPFITTING 28 The LASD Upfit The Los Angeles Sheriff���s Department (LASD) contracts upfitting, maintenance and decommissioning services through Penske. By Brad Brewer 34 Nautech Upfit Gateway Interface General Motors partnered with Nautech Electronics for an upfitting solution called Upfit Gateway Interface Module. By Kerr Industries Engineering Staff 38 The Best from RAM Mounts Police Fleet Manager toured the RAM Mounts production facility in Seattle to see first-hand how their new Safe-T-Charge��� and selection of mounting solutions are designed and built. By Brad Brewer UP CLOSE FLEET SOFTWARE 44 Fleet Management Software Learn about fleet management software from AssetWorks, Chevin Fleet Solutions and FASTER Asset Solutions. By Susan Geoghegan ONE TICKET BOOK REVIEW 48 Ford���s NextGen Police Interceptor Sedan���First Impressions The NextGen Ford Police Interceptor Sedan is roomier than it looks, and technologically advanced in terms of safety, performance and economy. By Brad Brewer 2 Police Fleet Manager Jan-Feb 2013 FEATURES 54 Ford Police Advisory Board: Update At the last Ford Police Advisory Board meeting, the talk was all about the new 305 hp 3.7L V6 now in the Police Interceptor Sedan. By PFM Staff 58 Dodge Police Advisory Board: Update The Fall 2012 Dodge Police Advisory Board meeting was held in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff vehicle tests. By PFM Staff 38 DEPARTMENTS 8 Upfitter���s Bench InterMotive Upfitting Modules By Susan Geoghegan 62 Advertiser Index 63 Police Lane Top Upfit Tips By Ed Sanow 64 Product Spotlight Safestop Vehicle Anti-Theft System By Andrea Moore 64