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PA State Police Upgrade Patrol Vehicles to Improve Safety, Visibility
The upgrades include synchronized flash patterns, a 400-watt siren with low-frequency Rumbler, and bilingual voice commands to improve trooper safety and coordination.
- The Pennsylvania State Police unveiled advanced patrol vehicle upgrades to enhance trooper safety, visibility, and communication, George Bivens, state police acting commissioner, said in a release.
- Because state troopers patrol roughly 200,000 miles, the 2025–26 state budget invests in new patrol vehicles to replace high‑mileage units.
- The new system includes a distinctive V‑shaped light bar with 360‑degree illumination that doubles as an auxiliary brake light, arrow board, floodlight, plus a 400‑watt siren system with a low‑frequency Rumbler, automated voice commands, hands‑free public address, and automatic dimming.
- GPS‑based vehicle‑to‑vehicle communication will synchronize flash patterns and voice commands among nearby patrol units, and officials said emergency warning time for motorists has increased.
- Looking to broader implications, department leadership said the upgrades could set new standards for law enforcement across Pennsylvania's roughly 200,000‑mile highway network.
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Pennsylvania State Police roll out patrol vehicle upgrades
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania State Police announced major patrol vehicle upgrades that aim to improve safety and visibility. The new features include V-shaped light bars with 360-illumination and a GPS communication system that syncs nearby patrol units for flash patterns and voice commands. “These upgrades represent a major step forward in safety, visibility, and [...]
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