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POLICE PATROL CAR, (FROM POLICE PATROL READINGS, 2D ED. 1970), BY SAMUEL G CHAPMAN - SEE NCJ-01974)

NCJ Number
15170
Author(s)
W D PIERCY
Date Published
1970
Length
8 pages
Annotation
A DISCUSSION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EFFECTIVE CAR IN THE AREAS OF PERFORMANCE IN PURSUIT, VISIBILITY, CARRYING EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTING PERSONS, AND OPERATING COSTS.
Abstract
THE ARTICLE DISCUSSES CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING THE JUDGMENT WHETHER TO PURSUE A VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEEDS. FACTORS SUCH AS POWER, ROADABILITY, MANUVERABILITY, AND BRAKING ARE TREATED.

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