Welcome to our annual review of the latest police fleet technology as unveiled at the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Law Enforcement Group (LEG) Conference and the Michigan State Police (MSP) Patrol Vehicle Test. The 2001 NAFA/LEG Conference was held August 11 through 15 in Birmingham, Alabama, and the MSP Tests of 2002 vehicles was held September 15 and 17. Combined, these two quality events provided a wealth of information about what will be available to you in 2002.

Our presentation will be divided into the following areas: vehicles; motorcycles and accessories; emergency lighting; vehicle accessories; and graphics. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and keep a notebook handy as you prepare your shopping list courtesy of POLICE and SECURITY NEWS.

In alphabetical order, we will share with you what’s new from the “Big Three” and let you know how they compared with the competition in Michigan.

Of course, the big new in police cars was unveiled in these very pages in the September/October 2001 issue - the Intrepid. At NAFA/LEG and the MSP Tests, these were the cars everyone wanted to see, touch, sit in and drive - and the staff from DaimlerChrysler didn’t disappoint, as both events had several Intrepids on hand.

In case you just got home from a two year stay on the Space Station, here’s a brief description. The 2002 Intrepid will go into production in January 2002, although orders can be placed now. The FWD cruiser features DaimlerChrysler’s venerable 3.5 Magnum® V-6 engine and is destined to go head-to-head with GM’s Impala, America’s other FWD squad car.

NAFA/LEG attendees had the opportunity to put the Intrepid (and competitors) through the paces on an EVOC type course set up at the Talladega NASCAR racetrack, an hour’s drive from Birmingham. The Intrepid seemed to us to accelerate quicker than the Impala; this was proven a month later at the MSP tests. The first performance test conducted in Michigan is acceleration to 100 mph. The fastest cruiser was the Ford Interceptor, but only a scant one second less than the Intrepid. The Impala was a full two seconds slower.

The Intrepid proved to be the fastest of all the police sedans in the top speed competition. All of the four-door sedans are computer speed limited and they all reached their limits on the 4.7 mile oval track at the DaimlerChrysler Proving Grounds. The Intrepid’s top speed was 135 mph; the Interceptor 129 mph; and the Impala trailed at 124 mph.

Braking is a different matter. One of the most significant Intrepid modifications (over their civilian cousins) is the improved brake components. The four major modifications include a larger master cylinder, different brake pad composition and improved cooling with air ducts and spoked steel wheels to aid in heat dissipation. Despite these improvements, the Intrepid cruiser stopped a scant 1.2 feet shorter than a prototype tested last year which did not have the modifications. Gerry Appie, DaimlerChrysler’s Manager of Fleet Engineering, assured POLICE and SECURITY NEWS that the Intrepid package is still being tweaked and will continue to be until they go into production.

The second phase of testing in Michigan was conducted on the two mile road course at Grattan Raceway. This is an exciting course featuring thirteen turns and the test is geared to evaluate vehicle dynamics. The Intrepid was right on the heels of Ford’s Police Interceptor on the course, finishing a scant quarter second (a car length) behind. The Impala was nearly two seconds, or eleven car lengths, behind the Dodge. As reported in the last issue, the Intrepid boasts a plethora of heavy-duty police options and is available in eight basic colors.

DaimlerChrysler rolled out two test vehicles in Michigan which weren’t seen at NAFA/LEG. As we have reported previously, the Jeep® Cherokee police package expired with the 2001 model. A possible replacement may be found with the Dodge Durango. The MSP Tests included both 2WD and 4WD versions, both powered by Mopar 4.7 Magnum V-8s. The 2WD Durango posted the best top speed for any of the SUVs at 114 mph and competed well in other phases of the test.

FOMOCO continues to be the sole provider of what many departments feel is the only true police sedan - a V-8 powered rear-wheel-drive four-door. Proudly wearing the “Police Interceptor” nameplate, it is now the most frequently seen police car on the streets and highways of America.

The bulk of changes for 2002 are convenience/appearance items which were options previously. They include dual heated mirrors, cloth front/vinyl rear seats with storage pockets added to the front buckets, HD rubber floor covering and improved dome lights. Also standard equipment for 2002 is a nonlocking, nonlimited slip rear end. Antilock brakes are now optional and the electronic traction control is no longer available on the Interceptor. The 2002 model year production will cease January 25, 2002.

Ford continues to offer three levels of customizing (equipment packages) previously performed by aftermarket sources or the purchasers themselves. The Base Police Prep Package (65A) includes strobes for front and rear lenses with coaxial cables, extra power and ground wires, and two power control centers with fuses and an alternating (wig-wag) headlight flasher. MSRP for this package is $795.00.

The complete Police Prep Package (68P) includes all of the above (except the wig-wags) plus an equipment console with a much needed armrest, a concealed remote rear door lock override, a trunk cooling fan, dual trunk storage boxes, a sliding communications tray in the trunk, and a 2" x 4" conduit front to rear tunnel. This package lists for $1,795.00.

The third optional package is titled the Visibility Package (65W) and features the alternating headlights (from 65A) plus a strobe power supply, control panel and rear deck mounted strobes and the equipment console (from 68P). This option carries an MSRP of $995.00.

The Interceptors tested well in all phases in Michigan. Their 0-60 mph acceleration was a respectable 8.42 seconds, but Ford engineers hope to drop that to an even eight seconds by 2003. The Blue Oval’s top performance was in the braking test which, naturally, is a primary concern for operators. The MSP has established a maximum stopping distance for pursuit sedans of 149.7 feet for the larger models and 149.1 feet for the FWD sedans. The Ford not only stopped well below the maximum (139.9 feet), but displayed the shortest stopping distance of all vehicles tested this year.

New for 2003 will be an all new suspension for the Interceptor. Futhermore, the Ford brass assures us the RWD configuration will continue through 2010.

A new Ford entry appeared this year at the MSP tests, too. Ford’s long wheelbase (LWB) Crown Victoria was on-site. Originally designed for taxi service, the LWB Crown Vic is six inches longer than the Interceptor, with a full five inches of the extension in the rear passenger compartment and back doors. In its current form, it is rated as “Special Service” and is powered by the 220hp 4.6 V-8. Some departments are interested in utilizing the car for special patrol applications, such as canine and units with prisoner cages. With enough interest, Ford is considering dropping in the 235hp engine and a lower gear ratio to qualify it for pursuit status. Time will tell.

Ford’s natural gas (CNG) powered Interceptor was put through the paces at the MSP tests, too. This car lacks a following in the police community because of the slower acceleration due to the fuel source and valuable storage space lost to fuel tanks, and its test results were not posted.

Ford Fleet rolled out a number of other vehicles in Alabama and Michigan, as well. On hand were V-8 Expeditions, V-10 Excursions and the remodeled Explorer. All of these SUVs are available as special service (nonpursuit) vehicles. The 2002 Expeditions and Excursions changed little from last year’s models, but the Explorer is completely fresh for 2002 with a host of changes geared to police work. The interior boasts the most significant improvement for operator comfort with increased head, shoulder and legroom; longer seat travel; and increased cargo area. This is the result of widening the body a full 2 1/2 inches. The handling is vastly improved with a shorter turning radius, a fully independent rear suspension and sixteen inch wheels. The new Explorer is available with either a 4.0 V-6 or 4.6 V-8; however, there was little difference between the two in Michigan.

The new Explorer proved to be superior to all other SUVs in the braking comparisons. It averaged 141 feet, a scant foot further than its cousin, the Interceptor. This redesigned Explorer should accomplish a couple of goals. Hopefully, it will rebuild consumer confidence in the area of stability and will provide heated competition for the Tahoe and Durango.

An all new vehicle from Ford appeared at the NAFA/LEG Convention this year. The electric THINK vehicle was on hand to prove that this unique machine has definite law enforcement applications. More than simply a “golf cart,” this vehicle can hit 35 mph and accelerate from 0-20 mph in six seconds, while having a 30 mile range on a single charge. It recharges in a scant four to six hours and is available with full automotive lighting. The THINK is available now in the “Sunbelt” (the Southeast, Southwest and Texas) and will be available in the Northeast next spring.

J. Bryan Taylor, THINK Fleet Sales Manager, stated that the U.S. Park Service had ordered a quantity already and he envisions a variety of law enforcement uses, particularly in the big cities and at airports. Prices start at $5,995 and the THINK qualifies as an electric car in all 50 states.

Some customized Ford vehicles were displayed (but not tested) at NAFA/LEG and MSP. Rouch Engineering of Livonia, Michigan, has a reputation in the racing world and is well-known for their aftermarket conversions of Ford Mustangs. In Birmingham, they displayed a highly modified 2002 Crown Vic and, in Michigan, they showed off their customized Expedition. These vehicles feature some styling moods, but concentrate on performance items, such as redesigned suspensions and exhausts. The Interceptor is still in the design stages, but the Rouch Expedition is available now at participating Ford dealers.

The exciting news from Chevrolet is the addition of the 9C3 Impala “Undercover” to the lineup. For the first time, a police car supplier has built a vehicle designed specifically for the needs of officers who don’t drive marked units. The unmarked Impala shares all the mechanics with the 9C1 Impala and is rated for pursuits. The biggest difference is inside. The 9C1’s bucket seats have been replaced with a 60/40 bench seat. On the outside, it is disguised with full wheel covers and an optional spoiler. On display in Birmingham was a spectacular 9C3 in a beautiful dark blue metallic, one of 28 colors available (in addition to white and black).

The 9C1 Impalas are available in the same pallet of colors, plus six different two-tone schemes are available.

Also new for 2002 is a whole variety of police equipment options for the Impala along the lines of what Ford introduced last year. Chevrolet’s program goes much further; in fact, it is now possible to order a complete turnkey police car (from your local GM dealer) which even includes graphics though a program called “OEM Second Stage Manufacturing” by Kerr Industries Limited of Oshawa, Ontario. What is second stage manufacturing? In order for automobile manufacturers to meet tighter per unit cost targets, they must continue to streamline their production by reducing or grouping options. As this trend continues, it becomes increasingly difficult for manufacturers to build vehicles to specifications for small, but important, niche markets in their regular assembly plants. In Kerr’s second stage manufacturing process, they work closely with vehicle engineers to design, up fit and convert automobiles to OEM standards in relatively small production runs.

Kerr’s options include partial to complete emergency lighting systems consisting of corner strobes, wig-wags, rear deck lights, inside the trunk lid lights and full light bars. Exterior accessories include push bars, spotlights and chassis skid plates. Cruiser interiors can be outfitted with consoles and armrests, prisoner partitions, rear window bars and rear door panel covers, power passenger seats and key operated passenger side air bags. Even the trunk can be upgraded with different equipment containers and shelves, a relocated spare tire and a heavy-duty rubber trunk mat.

One of the best options (offered through an exclusive partnership between Kerr Industries Limited, PPG Industries, Inc., and Solutia, Inc.) is “Enhanced Protective Glass” for Impala door glass. It utilizes a new glass product, available for all-around window protection, called Enhanced Protective Glass (EPG). EPG is made by laminating a sheet of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), which is manufactured by Solutia, between two sheets of glass under heat and pressure. It offers four-way protection:

1) Protection from intrusion - Safeguards vehicle contents and occupants by providing increased intrusion resistance over standard tempered glass;

2) Protection from flying glass - Does not fragment because glass clings to the inner layer when impacted and remains intact in its frame;

3) Protection from vehicle downtime - Since window remains intact, replacement can be scheduled after the officer’s shift is over; and

4) Protection from harmful UV rays - The protective PBV inner liner blocks out more of the sun’s harmful UV rays to vehicle occupants.

Unfortunately, Chevrolet’s Camaro made its swan song this year. On September 25, GM announced that both the Camaro and Firebird lines would end with the 2002 cars. This includes such great pocket rockets as the Z-28, Trans Am and, of course, the B4C Special Service Camaro. Ironically, the termination of these models, and the closing of their St. Theresa assembly plant, coincide with the 35th anniversary of the two nameplates.

The B4C Camaro has been available since 1991 and has filled the void created when Ford pulled the Special Service Mustang after the 1993 run. Despite the huge popularity of the civilian models, the sales of the B4C have been lackluster. Sales were down so much, in fact, that the only transmission available in the 2002 model is the automatic because no standard transmission equipped B4Cs were sold during 2001 at all.

Everyone agrees the niche for a cop car hot rod, such as the Camaro or Mustang, is small, but they have served admirably since those first AMCs paved the way in the early 1970s. Before the Mustang program ended in 1993, 24 different state agencies owned the little pony cars. Ford may step up to the plate again and a handful of agencies have already outfitted civilian models, but the future is unclear. Another strong rumor is that GM may produce and build another Pontiac sports car at the Corvette Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant.

It was a bit nostalgic watching the Camaro go through the paces for the last time this year. Of course, it was the fastest car on the track (as it always has been) at 159 mph, a tie with last year. The Camaro even bettered last year’s 0-100 mph by 4 1/2 tenths of a second. The Camaro’s top speed is not computer limited.

The 2002 Tahoe from Chevrolet is available with a choice of two V-8s, a 275 hp 4.8 or a 285hp 5.3. They are available in 2WD or 4WD and all have the four-speed automatics. The Tahoes are still not rated for pursuit and are sold as “Special Service.” The top speed for both the 2WD and 4WD versions was limited to 98 mph and the 2WD stopped a scant six tenths of a mile shorter.

The Bow Tie folks again brought out their “big boy’s toy,” the Hummer. As we reported last year, General Motors is now marketing the civilian version of the military HUMVEE, still built by General Dynamics. The official designation for the LE version is the HMCS Tactical Vehicle - TPV. It shares the 6.5 turbo diesel V-8 with the civilians, as well as all the HD go anywhere mechanics. Still available are the various body styles and a shopping bag full of neat options, such as a central tire inflation system, cruise control and a winch. Of course, all the HD gear comes with an equally HD price tag which goes to six figures.

The Hummer tested this year ran a little slower than last year (83 vs. 88 mph) and took a little further to stop (173.8 feet vs. 171.6 feet).

One observation should be made about the 2002 General Motors law enforcement fleet graphics. They are nothing short of spectacular and, although designed months ago, are now very appropriate and “politically correct,” considering the events of 9-11-01. The United States flag will never go out of style and GM’s application is beautiful.

The NAFA/LEG Conference displayed all that’s new in police motorcycles and special use vehicles, plus the latest equipment to outfit them.

The folks at Harley-Davidson just won’t follow the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” as they keep improving the motorcycles in their police lineup. The fleet consists of three main contenders: the FLHPI Road King®, the FLHTPI Electra Glide® and the FXDP Dyna Defender™ introduced on these pages last year. Harley-Davidson is also promoting the venerable XL Sportster® 833 for a variety of special duties, such as foot patrol transportation and community policing, and it is an official member of the Harley-Davidson police fleet.

The 2002 Road King has these new features: a new EFI System and EFI idle heat management system; repositioned rear brake pedal with new self-lubing bushings; a 180% enlarged swing arm; retuned 250% stiffer engine mounts; a larger rear axle; improved oil system venting; true image mirrors; and a completely redesigned suspension, including retuned air shocks and front forks which no longer require adjusting.

The 1450cc OHV Twin Cam 88® vibration isolated V-twin engine, coupled with low maintenance costs, super durability and remarkable resale value, has long made this the police motorcycle of choice. It is available in white, black, two-tone black and white, or can be special ordered in other Harley-Davidson approved colors to match your fleet.

The most legendary name in police motorcycle history is Electra Glide. The 2002 Electra Glide features the same new refinements as the Road King, plus a new cartridge type left front fork, and is available in the same color choices.

The Dyna Defender has proven to be popular with law enforcement agencies needing a lighter, highly maneuverable, motorcycle. The mechanics were upgraded for 2002 with improved oil system venting and the power train received a distinctive wrinkle black and texture black treatment.

All four police motorcycles qualify for the Harley-Davidson Police Lease Program which provides a viable alternative to outright purchase. Lease terms can be arranged for 12, 24 or 36 months and require no down payment or security deposit. Your first costs begin with delivery of the unit.

Also new for 2002 from the folks in Milwaukee is a greatly expanded choice of emergency equipment and accessories for their line of police solos. This includes sirens, strobe kits, pole lights, microphone kits, and electric fan kits.

Kawasaki was on hand with their new 2002 model of the Police 1000®. The 2002 Police 1000 is powered by a 998cc, air cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine.

To improve durability and lower operating costs even further, Kawasaki modified the Police 1000 engine to make it even more low maintenance; for example, a sealed battery is now used, as is a 530 O-ring chain instead of the heavier 630 version. A stainless steel inner exhaust pipe and thicker front baffle plate improve the exhaust system’s durability, and new undercut gears in the five-speed transmission make for smoother shifting. Other modifications improve oil containment and overall wear resistance, and include a new cam journal plug, shift shaft seal, and improved gaskets for the head cover, generator cover, oil pan and clutch cover.

Supported by a heavy-duty double cradle backbone frame, the Police 1000 wears bodywork with all new graphics for 2002. Also, the brakes were improved for better rider feel. Up front, two rotors are gripped by new twin piston calipers; new brake pads were added; and a new adjustable brake lever adds comfort. Similarly, the rear brake incorporates a new dual piston caliper, as well as new brake pads and revised linkage ratios.

The 2002 changes also include “run flat” tires and the new graphics allow more space for police logos. Croft Long, Kawasaki’s Law Enforcement and Government Products Manager, stated they expect to build 1000 of the new motorcycles the first year and increase that by 10% to 15% a year thereafter. He provided a list of over 160 agencies who had purchased the 1000s in the previous 18 months.

Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation displayed their Motorcycle Visability Package. This new light system provides both maximum light intensity and coverage area so officers can be better seen in the dark, in glaring sun, and in adverse weather conditions.

Havis-Shields has a wide variety of motorcycle boxes featuring high intensity strobe lights or new low amperaged LED lights. Each box features heavy-duty aluminum construction, an attractive molded continuous hinged lid, rear LED brake light and all necessary wiring and mounting hardware. Systems are available in four, six, and eight light configurations, as well as a variety of lens colors.

Motorcycle Tour Conversions, of Morris, Illinois, displayed their unique Voyager four-wheel conversions which can meet LE needs in the areas of parking meter details, funeral processions and traffic control. The conversions require no modifications to the motorcycle and actually install in five minutes. It does not replace the rear wheel or factory driveline, and they are available for all four Harley-Davidson police motorcycles and the Kawasaki KZ-1000.

The motorcycle’s original warranty is not affected by this installation and the unit can be recycled to new purchases. It is available in two widths - 55" and 60".

New products from Squad-Fitters, Inc., of Urbana, Illinois, include an all new Aero Box System which is a smaller size since many departments want to utilize a pole light along with the box. The smaller footprint of these new boxes will accommodate both the box and the pole light on the radio carrier.

Squad-Fitters, in conjunction with Nova Electronics, also introduced the new Linear 36 Strobes which represents a new concept in PAR 36 extended head technology. Unlike existing designs in the marketplace, the Linear 36 utilizes a formed linear tube to focus the brilliant strobe burst exactly where it’s needed. No light is wasted above (or below) the target warning area. The sealed design fits all standard PAR 36 housings and is available as a replacement sealed beam or with a rubber housing and 15 feet of terminated 3-conductor strobe cable.

Also available from Squad-Fitters is the new low profile RH360-MPL Pole Light. This remote strobe head is mounted on an adjustable pole which extends from 30" to 42" and locks firmly into place.

Walking into a NAFA/LEG Convention is not unlike stumbling into your Christmas tree at home, only this Christmas tree is on steroids. You are immediately stunned by the flashing lights - strobes, LED, halogens and more. They rotate, flash, and wig-wag and the light show is something to behold. This year was no different, as the beautiful Birmingham Civic Center was ablaze in a blinding display of emergency lighting.

Most major companies are entering the LED field pioneered by 911EP. This is still the newest technology in emergency lighting and is the future. Superior brightness and low power demands make LEDs the way to go. They are even more effective when combined with strobe and halogen lighting.

We’ll start our coverage with one of the pioneers - 911 Emergency Products, Inc.

One of the biggest new items from 911-EP is that they are no longer affiliated with Smith & Wesson and now handle their own distribution and marketing, stated their Marketing Director, Mark Kuhl.

911’s Millennium light bar introduced last year has been improved with a new hardened stainless steel finish and a lower profile. Available in widths of 49" and 60", this is the thinnest light bar on the market, a scant 2.85". It features LEDs on both the front and rear and both end caps. The rear edge can also be used to house an amber traffic director, also in LED. The end caps can also house alley lights. A wide variety of flash patterns is available.

They also showed off their LS15, an ultrathin rear deck light which can be hardwired or plugged into the lighter receptacle.

911’s “Modular Tech” LED Star Series are modular units which can be customized by the user for a variety of applications, including grill, deck dash and side windows.

Code 3 Inc. proudly displayed what they bill as the “next generation of LED emergency lighting.” This LED X™ line is small 1" x 4" modules which can be inserted in all their light bars, or used independently, in various interior and exterior applications. They also feature state-of-the-art electronics which allow several light patterns from “strobe” to “steady burn.”

Code 3 LED X features a high flux light engine coupled with superior TIR (Total Internal Reflector) optical technology to provide bright, high visibility signals straight on or off angle. They are also featured in Traffic-Directing NarrowStik™ and deck/rearview mirror mounting applications.

Code 3 also unveiled an all new halogen technology called D-Tech™. D-Tech maximizes light output by generating two signals from one light source resulting in twice the signal of a conventional halogen product. When off, they have a unique look with all clear lenses. The unlit D-Tech rotators are inconspicuous in their absence of color. When lit, the double signal from each rotator enhances visibility, projecting sharp, powerful colors.

Federal Signal Corporation’s all new LED light bar was not ready to display at the NAFA/LEG Conference, according to their Marketing Manager, Harry Erickson. He stated it would be unveiled later in the year.

Federal Signal’s booth did display a wide variety of their other new LED products. The new “Generation III” LED Rear Deck System is a highly advanced interior warning light system designed for safe mounting on the police vehicle’s rear window deck.

The “Cuda” LED rear deck package displays nine amber light head modules on the lower tier, and two second tier red/blue modules on opposite ends of the system, providing additional warning capability. All light heads are considered “no show” (clear until energized) and include special UV stabilized lenses which correctly direct wide-angle light dispersion.

The new “Cuda TriOptic™” LED system is available for a variety of interior and exterior placements. Each unit has built-in electronics which allows the selection of one of eight patterns. These light heads can also be synchronized by Federal’s new remote flasher, the Intelli-Flash™ Series, Model 650200. Mounting these units outside is not a problem; each unit utilizes lens and end cap gasketing to keep moisture from penetrating the interior.

Federal also introduced three new series of control boxes, the Unitrol U Series, and the new Dual Viper™ ILS Interior Light Series which are available in strobe or halogen, or combined. The New Dual Viper ILS delivers optical performance by employing the same type of faceted reflectors used in today’s state-of-the-art automotive headlights. They are self-contained and all electronics are built-in. No remote power supplies or additional cabling are needed.

Signal Vehicle Products, of Troy, New York, displayed their “STARVISOR™” series of interior lights which are available with strobe or LED lighting. The strobe models are available in QuadFlash and Random Flashing versions. The LED models also come in single-wide and double-wide versions while offering various flash modes and include the ability to display text while still giving warning coverage. All of the STARVISOR lights have a wide variety of mounting options including visor, dashboard, rearview mirror and rear deck mounts.

Sound Off, Inc. introduced a powerful new LED Traffic Master (Directional Bar). Designed to face rearward, this light bar will direct traffic around an emergency vehicle. Sound Off uses a new innovative LED reflector technology to direct the light to the desired location. The new technology allows for greater 180° light displacement and greater light output, providing motorists with more time to respond, thus creating safer conditions for officers and citizens.

While offering high intensity light output warning power, the light bar only draws 1.2 amps under the highest consumption mode and operates on either 12 or 24 volt electrical systems. The compact size allows easy mounting on rear decks. The LED Traffic Master delivers eight distinct warning patterns. A controller, along with a 25 prewired harness, is also included.

Sound Off also presented their new 24 Series of strobe and halogen dash and deck lights and their Flasher Systems for front and rear applications. One front flasher (ETHIMPO) is a simple plug-in unit for the 2000 and up Impala which utilizes the factory wiring harness. The mounting holes even line up with factory bolts, resulting in a five minute conversion!

Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. has added LED technology to their famous Edge® light bar. You can now combine LED, strobe and halogen in a multitude of combinations. They have also introduced an Edge bar with a newly remodeled low profile with all the pizzazz of a conventional height light bar. The Edge LFL Series combines the latest strobe, LED and halogen technology into a compact state-of-the-art design. With the standard 43.11", 49.75" or 53.89" models, you start with four, six or eight strobes and add up to 12 LED modules and up to four halogen modules. The LFL LC Series uses a small external wiring harness with 22 gauge wires which allows for easy installation to any standard control head or low current switch controls. The LFL SC Series mates to a MPCO1 or MPCO2 control head and communicates over a pair of 22 gauge twisted wires. This bar is a scant 2 1/2" tall.

This section is devoted to all the other LE vehicle accessories profiled at the NAFA/LEG Conference. Equipment manufacturers are scrambling to design police gear for the new Intrepid Police Package. This should be a strong market because DamilerChrysler has opted not to enter the lucrative law enforcement equipment market like Ford and GM.

Adamson Industries Corporation, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, not only distributes most of the popular brands of emergency equipment, but they also have their own exclusive line of equipment and they install equipment, as well.

Adamson displayed their new center console which fits Ford Interceptors, Chevy Caprices and Luminas. It has a factory “stock” appearance which includes front and rear cup holders; an armrest; and a locking compartment which can conceal radios, switches and siren controls. This console is ideal for unmarked and surveillance vehicles.

Adamson also sells their (exclusive) Police Interceptor replacement full wheel hubcaps in both 15" and 16" sizes. These are ideal to keep on hand to replace lost caps or to upgrade the plain steel wheels with small centers. A set of four can be purchased for as little as $50 - which is half the price of one OEM unit.

AEDEC International, Inc. is one of the many companies tooling up for the new Intrepid by creating new innovations for prisoner transport seating. The innovations will also be ready for the introduction of Ford’s new 2003 police cruiser offering. AEDEC has also modified its indestructible rotary molded utility van seat. It has been slightly redesigned to accommodate exceptionally large prisoners without sacrificing the containability of the smaller prisoners.

Big Sky Racks, Inc. has designed a new quick change molded insert system to allow several weapons to be interchanged safely and securely. These inserts are molded on one side to the shapes of various rifles and shotguns; the other side snaps into place in Big Sky’s model ELS-270 lock system.

The new system should be available for order by law enforcement departments by December 2002. The Big Sky lock inserts will allow departments to use multiple weapons in one rack in a patrol vehicle. For example, with no tools required, an officer can snap a pump shotgun lock insert into the rack during his (or her) shift. The next officer to use the locker could then secure an automatic rifle, using the right insert for that weapon. The inserts can either be kept with the weapon or stored in the vehicle.

Bob Barker Company is the exclusive distributor for VanCell®, a patented prisoner compartment system for full-size vans. VanCell’s forward and rear compartments are completely separated, giving you the flexibility to carry multiple populations in a single trip. Males and females or adult and juveniles can be transported in the same VanCell, saving time and manpower. A forward isolation compartment for violent prisoners is available in large models.

BLI International unveiled the Priority Start® which stops a dead battery before it happens. The universal design fits top-post or side-post batteries.

PriorityStart constantly monitors voltage; senses any voltage drain and automatically disconnects the drain, then automatically reconnects when you turn the key and start. It features computer “chip” technology and the universal design/fits any 12 volt application.

CruiseCam™ is a unique in car video system which not only records the events in front of the squad car, but inside as well. CruiseCam covers officers pillar to pillar, front and rear views for added coverage. It’s an advanced system from Lear Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive interiors and electronics.

Cruisers, Inc. President, Keith Walker, announced they would have their full interior package available for the Intrepid by year’s end to allow departments to install them when their fleet arrives.

Cruisers also announced an integrated mounting solution for modular computers. The components consist of their popular ABC Center Console, Slide & Swivel Keyboard Mount, and a Swing-Away, Dash Mounted Computer Mount. The ABC Center Console is preferred for its officer friendliness and textured look which is color coordinated with the vehicle’s interior. A new painting process has been developed and now guarantees a virtually indestructible color coating which allows Cruisers to offer a lifetime warranty.

The area to mount the radios, siren and switch units is angled up toward the driver so he may easily view his equipment. The keyboard mounting platform will slide out and swivel toward the driver or passenger. A quick release mechanism will allow the officer to remove the keyboard, as well. A unique and sturdy frame allows you to manually release the computer screen so you may swing away to gain access to the various dashboard controls. You will not have to relocate or remove any dashboard controls with this new mount.

Decatur Electronics, Inc. now offers the Gemini Headliner Overhead Video System for Crown Victorias which is a new in car police video system. The Gemini “Overhead System” concept allows the superior quality of Sony Hi-8 to be utilized throughout the entire department. The Gemini Video System will be available for the Impala early in 2002.

The installation of the Gemini Headliner video system is totally noninvasive to the vehicle, requiring no additional modification or drilling of any kind. The basic installation of the Gemini should take approximately 30 minutes.

Edgeguard™ International, of Castle Rock, Colorado, has designed a system to cut down on the expensive cost of windshield replacements. A recent survey concluded that approximately 83% of all cracked windshields are caused by an edge crack with impact points less than three inches from the edge. Edgeguard can be a great protection. It is a clear, protective shield which is installed on the outside edge of your windshield. This shield works as a rock deflector, repelling the rocks which hit the edge of your windshield.

Fleet Aid, of Plymouth, Michigan, now has a high output alternator available for police vehicles needing more idle output from their electrical system. The 200 amp alternator has an amazing 130 amps at hot idle. A custom wiring harness and heavy-duty external voltage regulator come with each upgrade kit. The alternators all install bolt for bolt with the factory alternator and come with installation directions. Installation takes only about 30 minutes on most vehicles.

Gamber-Johnson’s MCS Series mounting systems have been installed in thousands of police and public safety vehicles over the past ten years. Their broad line of MCS Series products includes console boxes, long and short top plates, mounting legs, console box accessories, and trunk mounted radio shelves.

New to the MCS Series is the EPIC line of console boxes. Sleek, rounded edges ensure passenger safety, and the two-piece flexible design allows for 36 height/angle combinations for deeper equipment and better viewing of radios. They also feature multiple knockout panels and cutouts for quicker wiring; precut sidewall slots for light bracket mounting; and bottom holes for simpler installation. It can be used with all existing MCS vehicle packages and can mount to most competitive vehicle bases. EPIC console boxes are available in 13" and 17" sizes.

To further enhance the performance of your mounting system, several MCS accessories are available - panel mounted armrests, adjustable cup holders and storage pockets.

Go Rhino! Products, Inc. now offers rear protection for the Ford Interceptor and front guards for all law enforcement car and SUV applications. Their Intrepid Pushguard will be available by year’s end.

Bob Gonzalez, Go Rhino’s National Sales Manager, also discussed their new “Shelf It,” a unique original weapons storage system for the Ford Interceptor. It mounts over the windshield and sun visors and is air bag compatible.

Havis-Shields Equipment Corporation builds consoles and computer mounts, prisoner and K-9 transport systems, motorcycle lighting systems and emergency scene lighting.

Their bolt together Kwik-Kit® all metal prisoner transport compartment inserts are designed for full-size cargo vans, while the new window guard kits make securing passenger vehicles easier than ever. The new redesigned Kwik-Kits are available for standard and extended size vans, and are available in one, two, or three compartment models.

Kwik-Kits are designed so they can be removed from decommissioned vehicles and transferred into new ones for years of continued service.

Exterior window guards are a great alternative to permanent interior guards. Their pin and padlock design allows them to be removed for window cleaning, or for other use of the vehicle which does not require window protection.

All windows behind the driver and passenger front doors (including rear and side doors) can be covered with model WGE security guards on the exterior of the vehicle. Each window has its own guard fabricated from 12-gauge sheet steel with diamond shaped perforations (.625" x 1.250") configured for optimum visibility and maximum strength. Each guard has two 3/8" diameter x 1" long steel pins. The pins are located at the bottom of the screen and drop into the receiver bracket which is mounted to the body with angle brackets attached by stainless steel rivets. The top of the guards are padlocked to the top brackets. All padlocks are keyed alike.

Jon/Beau, Inc. announced that its popular (and unique) laptop computer mount, “THE WHIZARD,” has been revised to accommodate the heating ducts and electronics which were placed under the dash on the transmission tunnel of all 2001, and newer, Ford Crown Victoria vehicles.

Contour Console, by JOTTO DESK™, features a line of vertical under dash consoles which mount one to five pieces of equipment in the Crown Victoria and Impala. This space saving console allows simple glance over viewing of controls and is more ergonomic, comfortable and safer to use. Forward of seat mounting of the console reduces clutter between seats and gives the officer more room. Contour Console models integrate well with flat panel display computers or with JOTTO DESK’s line of computer mounts. Contour Console also features a full line of standard between the seats consoles for all types of vehicles.

Kustom Signals, Inc., of Lenexa, Kansas, now offers an affordable in car video alternative. The Patrol Cam is a new in car video system which offers Kustom quality and features at a competitive price. Patrol Cam includes a commercial grade JVC recorder enclosed in a temperature controlled stainless steel vault, a high resolution Sony color camera and a compact, integrated controller/monitor for convenient operation. Added features include the vault’s slide out electronics tray which reduces system downtime for service and the camera’s integrated record/mic indicator which quickly communicates to officers outside the vehicle that the recorder and wireless mic are operating.

Patrol Cam will also include the ability to update software via a personal computer, a new feature which will eventually be standard in all Kustom in car video systems. Updates will be E-mailed, offering a simple and convenient way for the customer to update Patrol Cam software.

Lund Industries, Inc. has introduced their CT-60 Power Distribution Center. The CT-60 is a fully resettable power distribution center (PDC) for the automotive fleet market, especially emergency vehicles. The unit provides circuit protection for aftermarket equipment from one location within the vehicle.

Lund’s Control-Com Consoles provide quick installations with their drop-in mounting system. Control-Com Consoles are designed to fit between the bucket seats of the Chevy Caprice, Ford Crown Victoria, and other vehicles without forcing the seats apart. These consoles will accommodate most radios, sirens, and switch boxes while meeting the current air bag equipment mounting requirements.

Control-Com Consoles also allow integral mounting of Motorola MW-520 Workstation, Panasonic CF-25, MDI-9100, Electro-Com 870 data terminals, most laptops, and many other computers in your vehicle.

Odyssey Automotive Specialty, Inc. has announced a new weapons locker for Crown Vic sedans. This one-piece unit, constructed of heavy-duty composite and aluminum, with a push-button dead bolt, fits securely on the top deck in the trunk and requires removing or relocating the spare tire. The Crown Vic Weapons Locker features dual aluminum interior drawers which measure 41" wide, 20" deep and 3" high and includes two locking latches. One drawer includes polyurethane foam ready to cut to custom fit your weapons and equipment. The lower drawer includes two removable dividers for additional equipment, such as tear gas, nonlethal weapons, flares, etc.

The staff at Performance Cryogenics Custom Thermal Cycling has teamed up with www.policerotors.com to offer the cutting edge in deep cryogenic thermal technology and unbeatable performance for police cruiser brake rotors. This is the same racetrack proven technology Winston Cup, NHRA and the IRL teams have been using for years - with tremendous results.

A test was conducted with the Hall County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office. Rotors were processed by Performance Cryogenics Custom Thermal Cycling and placed in service. Original rotors were having to be replaced every 14,000 to 16,000 miles on the patrol cars used by some of the most aggressive officers at the wheel. The theory was that, if it would work well for the officers who are hardest on brake rotors, it would work unbelievably well for the rest of the fleet. The test revealed that, after 63,000 miles, the rotors appeared brand-new, with no heat checking, no ridge forming where the pad doesn’t touch the rotor and no warping. After 63,000 miles, the pads have been replaced, but the rotors looked like new and were left in service and are still running today. A conservative cost analysis has revealed a savings of over $600.00 per patrol car per 100,000 miles versus using stock rotors.

Performance Friction Corp. has also introduced high performance rotors to their product offering. Unlike many of the rotors on the market today, the Performance Friction rotors carry the “Made in the USA” label. They are produced on state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment delivering the tightest of tolerance. The result of this production process is a rotor which delivers the following benefits:

• Reduced brake pulsation;

• Longer rotor life;

• Exceeds OE in stopping power and rotor/pad life; and

• Reduces cost per mile while offering superior performance.

The big news from Pro-Gard Industries is that a complete line of police vehicle products is now ready for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid Police Cruiser. They include the full line of vehicle security partitions; gun racks for all the various weapon mounts; prisoner transport seats and floor pans; ABS door panels; window barriers; push bumpers; seat organizers; and custom trunk organizers.

Pro-Gard also unveiled a unique product line called Pro-Safe which is designed to provide personnel and equipment a maximum zone of safety. There are three major components of the Pro-Safe Line:

• Helping to direct traffic while keeping your personnel safe is Pro-Mat. The battery operated directional mat attaches easily to all metallic surfaces with strong magnets. It is available in two, four and six arrow designs. The KEVLAR® design provides durability and six C batteries provide over 200 hours of operation.

• After dark, Pro-Cone marks orange safety cones with highly reflective and flashing crosses. Slip them over your present safety cones and a new level of public safety is achieved; and

• Lastly, if personnel must work near traffic, provide them with Pro-Vest, a flashing, reflective zone of safety. An international orange mesh vest with reflective safety cross and flashing lights is lightweight and comes with its own handy carrying case attached to the vest. Four A batteries provide over 200 hours of safety.

Setina Manufacturing Co., Inc., the leading manufacturer of law enforcement vehicle partitions and push bumpers, is now offering a new, vertical, Double Mount Weapon Lock System to accommodate two weapons. In addition to carrying two lethal weapons, such as a shotgun and a carbine, this new double mounting system also gives the department the option of mounting a nonlethal weapon, such as a beanbag gun, alongside their lethal weapons. This new Double Weapon Mounting System has an electric and key lock; provides quick, easy access; and is dual air bag-friendly.

Additionally, Setina now has a complete line of vehicle partitions and push bumpers to fit the new Dodge Intrepid. Setina has also designed mounting bracket systems to transfer their equipment, already in service, to the new Dodge Intrepid, which will save departments major equipment costs if they decide to add new Intrepids to their fleet.

Stewart Products, Inc. is now expanding their product offering with the new “Value Added” line. Stewart is now the Western Regional Distribution Center for “Cruiser’s Brand” products. John Stewart, President of Stewart Products, Inc., stated, that “Our unique blend of products, married with Cruiser’s unique blend of products, gives our customer base a one-stop shop for the best custom and noncustom components in the industry.” John also stated, “Cruisers and SPI have enjoyed a very good working relationship for three years, developing new products together as well as marketing. This new formalized relationship will allow customers of Cruisers to purchase products at the same pricing by paying significantly less for freight and receive products much quicker because of the Southern California location.”

Syscan International Inc. designs and manufactures wireless and mobile information systems. New from Syscan is the ZFP-3 printer. At 288 dps, the ZFP-3 is the fastest dot matrix, rugged impact printer on the market today.

Smaller than any other vehicle-based rugged printer, the ZFP-3 can easily be configured and mounted in just about any vehicle type with Syscan’s offerings of mounting accessories. A quick release mounting plate enables the user to remove and replace the printer in a matter of seconds for easy cleaning, maintenance or for moving from one vehicle to another.

Designed to withstand the shock and vibration and other inherent abuses of extended use, the ZFP-3 printer can be used in the most extreme environments from the Southern American summer to the Northern Canadian winter.

Currently, over 2,000 Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ vehicles are being equipped with Tyron Wheel Safety Bands.

The directive follows a six month pilot program which put Tyron’s patented wheel band, to the test. Deputies were not only able to maintain control of the vehicles during blowouts, they were also able to drive the vehicles on the flat tires to a safe location for repairs.

Tyron® Automotive Group, USA offers a run-flat device, known as Tyron Wheel Safety Bands, which are steel bands that wrap around each wheel, thereby covering the wheel well. When a tire with the Tyron device on it goes flat, the damaged tire is unable to slip into (and fill) the wheel well. These safety bands then provide a cushion of rubber which supports the deflated tire.

Graphics Imagination offers over one hundred unique graphic designs of their own which are ready to install. They are available in reflective or nonreflective 3M® vinyl and available for all police cars from the Big Three. They will also custom design something new for your agency or replicate or modify existing designs. They offer lettering in dozens of popular fonts and can also add police stars or shields to any design.

Bob Willett of the Visual Image Systems Company, of Louisville, Kentucky, was on hand to explain the superior reflective qualities of the new Reflexite® Daybright graphics he offers. The Microprismatic technology offers nighttime reflectivity five times greater than traditional vehicle graphics films. Its vivid daytime whiteness offers a rich, cosmetically appealing daytime appearance to enhance the look of your vehicles. It boasts 100% total adhesive bond to the vehicle surface for the most secure application available. Currently, Reflexite is available in five colors, but custom colors are available on request.

We can’t leave our annual coverage of the NAFA/LEG Convention without a comment about DamilerChrysler and their operation of the Ride and Drive. Gerry Appie and staff were asked to host the event a scant two weeks in advance. You can’t imagine the headaches and miles of paperwork and red tape which followed. In fact, the last contracts were signed at 4:30 p.m. the Friday before the Sunday event.

Appie enlisted Rick Kelpin and Kevin Bushon of MSX International, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. MSX usually travels the auto show circuit, convoying, preparing and showing DamilerChrysler concept cars, but these car show guys were up to this challenge. While Appie and the DamilerChrysler legal staff ironed out the paperwork, the MSX crew designed an EVOC course, borrowed crash helmets and lined up all the vehicles from the Big Three.

It should be noted the first time these guys actually set foot on the Talladega track was at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday - the chartered busses with NAFA/LEG attendees began arriving at 8:30 a.m.! But, the entire event (including enough insurance policies to cover a new Titanic voyage) chartered busses, and a catered gourmet meal for all, came off without a hitch. Kudos to all responsible!

Sgt. James Post
15677 Highway 62 W
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Adamson Industries Corp.
314 S. Broadway
Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: (800)232-0162
Fax: (800)710-9099
Web site:  www.adamsonindustries.com 

AEDEC International, Inc.
7926 SW Nimbus
Beaverton, OR 97008
Phone: (503)644-8988
Fax: (503)641-6105

BLI International
17939 Chatsworth St., Ste. 521
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Phone: (800)780-8276
Fax: (818)832-9431
Web site: www.prioritystart.com 

Barker Company, Bob
118 East Jones St.
Fuquay, NC 27526
Phone: (800)334-9880
Web site: www.bobbarker.com 

Big Sky Racks, Inc.
25-A Shawnee Way
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: (406)586-9393
Fax: (406)585-7378
Web site: www.bigskyracks.com
E-mail: bigskyracks@theglobal.net

Code 3, Inc.
10986 N. Warson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63114
Phone: (314)426-2700
Fax: (314)426-1337
Web site: www.code3pse.com 

Cruisers, Inc.
988 Rickett Rd.
Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: (800)963-2580
(810)229-0122
Fax: (810)229-0124
Web site: www.cruiserscorp.com
E-mail: cruisers@bignet.net

Decatur Electronics, Inc.
715 Bright St.
Decatur, IL 62522
Phone: (217)428-4315
Fax: (217)428-5302
Web site: www.decaturradar.com 

Edgeguard™ International
680 Atchison Way, Ste. 400
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303)663-9980
(877)388-2300
Fax: (303)663-9981
Web site: www.edgeguard.com 

Federal Signal Corporation
2645 Federal Signal Dr.
University Park, IL 60466-3195
Phone: (800)264-3578
(708)534-3400
Fax: (800)682-8022
Web site: www.fedsig.com 

Fleet Aid Consulting, Inc.
9088 General Dr.
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734)451-7927
Fax: (734)451-7934
Web site: www.fleetaid.com 

Gamber-Johnson LLC
3001 Borham Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (800)456-6868
(715)344-3482
Fax: (715)344-5209
(800)934-3577
Web site: www.gamberjohnson.com
E-mail: gamberj@gamberjohnson.com

Go Rhino! Products Inc.
2097 Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92865
Phone: (714)279-8300
Fax: (714)279-8305
Web site: www.gorhino.com 

Graphic Imagination Inc.
980 Sunshine Lane, Ste. R
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: (800)493-3027
Fax: (407)774-1466
Web site: www.graphicimaginationinc.com 

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
P.O. Box 653
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: (414)343-8603
Fax: (414)343-8781
Web site: www.harley-davidson.com 

Havis-Shields Equipment Corp.
P.O. Box 2099
395 Jacksonville Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: (800)524-9900
(215)957-0720
Fax: (215)957-0729
Web site: www.havis.com
E-mail: sales@havis.com

Jon/Beau, Inc.
P.O. Box 335
Weymouth, MA 02188
Phone: (781)335-0372
Fax: (781)337-7228
Web site: www.jonbeau.com 

JOTTO DESK™
811 Lester Lane
Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: (877)455-6886
Fax: (501)936-8620
Web site: www.jottodesk.com
E-mail: sales@jottodesk.com

Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949)770-0400
Fax: (949)460-5582
Web site: www.kawasaki.com 

Kustom Signals Inc.
9325 Pflumm
Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone: (800)4KUSTOM
Fax: (913)492-1703
Web site: www.kustomsignals.com
E-mail: info@kustomsignals.com

Lear Corporation
5200 Auto Club Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (877)882-2255
Web site: www.lear.com 

Lund Industries, Inc.
303 Messner Dr.
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: (800)504-1460
(847)459-1460
Fax: (847)459-1569
Web site: www.lund-indutries.com 

Motorcycle Tour Conversion
2400 N IL Rt. 47
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: (877)941-9017
(815)941-9017
Fax: (815)941-9081
Web site: www.mtcvoyager.com 

911 Emergency Products, Inc.
25 Sixth Ave. North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (800)863-6911
Fax: (800)863-2991
Web site: www.911ep.com 

Odyssey Automotive Specialty
317 Richard Mine Rd.
Wharton, NJ 07885
Phone: (800)535-9441
Fax: (973)328-2639
Web site: www.odysseyauto.com
E-mail: info@odysseyauto.com

Performancce Cryogenics
P.O. Box 270
Clermont, GA 30527
Phone: (877)219-3556
(706)219-3551
Fax: (706)219-2269
Web site: www.policerotors.com 

Performance Friction Corp.
P.O. Box 819
Clover, SC 29710-0819
Phone: (803)222-2141
Fax: (803)222-2144
Web site: www.performancefriction.com
E-mail: admin@performancefriction.com

Pro-Gard Industries
7988 Centerpoint Dr., Ste. 400
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: (800)480-6680
Fax: (888)776-2526
Web site: www.pro-gard.com 

Setina Manufacturing Co., Inc.
2926 Yelm Hwy. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (800)426-2627
Fax: (360)459-0729
Web site: www.setina.com
E-mail: setina@earthlink.net

Signal Vehicle Products
455 Rochester St.
Avon, NY 14414
Phone: (716)226-9025
Fax: (888)478-2797
Web site: www.svp-inc.com 

Solutia Inc.
575 Maryville Centre Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (314)674-5270
Web site: www.solutia.com 

Sound Off, Inc.
P.O. Box 206
5132 37th Ave.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Phone: (800)338-7337
(616)669-0230
Fax: (616)669-3475
Web site: www.soundoffinc.com
E-mail: soi-sales@soundoffinc.com

Squad-Fitters, Inc.
1807 N. Federal Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (800)491-1267
Fax: (800)255-9874
Web site: www.squadfitters.com
E-mail: experts@squadfitters.com

Stewart Products, Inc.
1552 E. Cedar St.
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909)923-7070
Fax: (909)923-7070
Web site: www.stewartproducts.com
E-mail: john@stewartproducts.com

Syscan International Inc.
208 Migneron St.
St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada H4T 1Y7
Phone: (514)521-0482
(888)479-7226
Fax: (514)521-0949
Web site: www.syscan.com 

Tyron Automotive Group, USA
500 Victory Blvd. North
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: (818)954-0400
Fax: (818)954-0900
Web site: www.runflat.com
E-mail: info@runflat.com

Visual Image Systems Company, LLC
1808 Laser Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: (502)491-2300
Fax: (502)491-2066
Web site: www.viscoweb.com
E-mail: info@viscoweb.com

Whelen Engineering Company, Inc.
Rte. 145 Winthrop Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
Phone: (860)526-9504
Fax: (860)526-4078
Web site: www.whelen.com
E-mail: whelen@whelen.com