Police Fleet Manager

MAR-APR 2012

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FOCUS Vehicle Accessories I What's New in Patrol Vehicle Accessories 5. 8. riety of laptop, keyboard and docking sta- tion mounts. (Havis recommends that, for some consoles, if using a vertical gun rack between seats, a partition with a gun alcove should be used.) 7. 5. Go Rhino www.gorhinopd.com Wraparound brush guards for extra pro- tection from deer and other road hazards, along with push bumpers are the hallmark of Go Rhino's Public Safety Division. Te new 5082, 5082W and 5082WHD wrap- arounds do not require drilling, cutting or notching of the bumper fascia. Bolt-on mounting brackets utilize existing holes in the vehicle for Chevrolet Caprice models. Go Rhino's new Dodge Charger parti- tion features a high-grade steel tubular frame and protection panels, and an easily installed, adjustable mounting system. It is side-curtain airbag compatible. No drilling is required. Go Rhino says the partition is the "quickest install in the industry." Te minimal mounting space allows maximum legroom. An optional vertical-mount dual- gun rack assembly is designed to install between the front seats to keep weapons away from airbags and passengers. 6. Havis www.havis.com Vehicle-specific consoles are a specialty of Havis. Units for the Ford Explorer, Chev- rolet Caprice and Dodge Charger replace factory OEM consoles without permanent modification. Te consoles have a custom look, but provide a mounting base for a va- 30 Police Fleet Manager Mar-Apr 2012 Havis also offers a new K9 Transport System for the 2011-2012 Ford Explorer, which allows the driver seat to move all the way back for more driver legroom. A larger, side-entry opening improves canine entry and exit, and offers the handler eas- ier access for cleaning of the containment area. For increased canine safety, the unit includes generous ventilation holes and two additional ducts to connect to the rear OEM climate control vents. Optional fans can also be mounted on either the driver or the passenger side of the rear wall. 7. HG2 Emergency Lighting www.hg2lighting.com HG2 Runner ™ lights are currently avail- able for such vehicles as the Chevrolet Impala, Trailblazer, Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado; Ford Crown Victoria, Explorer, Expedition, and F-Series trucks; and Dodge Charger and Durango. Te Runner is a ver- satile emergency lighting system for maxi- mum visibility that enhances the outline of the side profile of the vehicle. Tis greater visibility comes by means of the installation location, variable flash patterns, and lighting intensity. Bright, wide-angle LEDs and a high-impact CAB housing are set in a mounting sleeve for stealth installation, making the unit useable on both marked and unmarked police vehicles. 8. IBIS TEK www.ibistek.com While high-performance on- and off-road 9. rapid response vehicles are a specialty of this company, one of its newest items is the patrol-ready "iForce" bike. Tis is an "out of the box ready" bike that only needs to have the front wheel popped on, and the pedals attached to be ready to roll. Its frame geom- etry is made to withstand the demands of terrain, time and rider comfort. Because the bike is built to the specific needs of police work, it is more than just a mountain bike to which has been added after-market lights, siren, rack and bag. Te "iForce" bike is internally wired for the "iWarn ™" LED light and siren system, featuring flashing LEDs in front and rear and LED riding lights. Te rechargeable battery is housed inside the bike's welded rear rack. With quick acceleration, smooth shifting and optimal weight distribution, the bike is powered by 27 speeds of drive train and controlled by front and rear disk brakes. 9. Jotto Desk www.JottoDesk.net Having access to a laptop on a "desk" right beside the user in the vehicle is the specialty of Jotto Desk. Field-proven quality is their standard and the company offers a full line of laptop desks, mounts and stands for all vehicles, whether car, truck, SUV or van. Combined with the laptop desk, the com- pany offers a wide variety of screen holders, side tables, cell phone holders, PDA holders and nightlights.

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