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Public Service Vehicles Category: Subject Description: Formerly Emergency Services Vehicles, this section is for police cars, fire apparatus, security vehicles, and ambulances. Page Sections: Bibliography · Documents · Article Index Notes: This is a newer Index and does not yet include all of the information on public service vehicles in The Crittenden Automotive Library. |
| Title & Subtitle | Details |
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Fire & Crash Vehicles from 1950 | Year & Type: 1976 Nonfiction Series: Olyslager Auto Library Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co. Dimensions: 10" x 7.5" hardcover w/jacket Content: 72 pages with black & white photographs ISBN: 0-7232-1803-X Subject: Public Service Vehicles Availability: Reference Desk |
Fire Trucks American fire fighters on the street | Year & Type: 1987 Nonfiction Author & Photographer: Henry Rasmussen Publisher: Motorbooks International Dimensions: 9.25" x 9.25" hardcover w/jacket Content: 128 pages w/color photos ISBN: 0-87938-248-1 Subject: Public Service Vehicles Availability: Reference Desk |
The American Fire Engine | Year & Type: 1993 Nonfiction Author: Hans Halberstadt Publisher: Motorbooks International Dimensions: 10.375" x 10.25" hardcover w/jacket Content: 192 pages w/color photos ISBN: 0-87938-750-5 Subject: Public Service Vehicles Availability: Reference Desk |
The Illustrated History of Fire Engines | Year & Type: 1998 Nonfiction (reprinted 1999, 2002) Author: Keith Ryan Publisher: Chartwell Books Dimensions: 9.375" x 12" hardcover w/jacket Content: 192 pages w/color photos ISBN: 0-7858-0818-3 Subject: Public Service Vehicles Availability: Reference Desk |
2009 Police Interceptor Modifier Guide Workshop Manual | Year & Type: 2009 Service Manual Publisher: Ford Motor Company Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" softcover Content: 125+ pages w/black & white illustrations Topics: Ford Police Interceptor, Ford Police Interceptor Utility Availability: Reference Desk |
| Date | Document | Details |
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| 14 November 1966 letter date | [Comments on Propriety of Using Appropriated Funds for Ambulance Services] | Letter ( PDF) 126KB · 2 pagesFrom: Frank H. Weitzel, U.S. General Accounting Office To: Captain R.J. Pettit, U.S. Air Force |
| 1974 publication date | Vehicle Testing and Evaluation Program | Research Report ( PDF) 2.0MB · 21 pages Publisher: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
| January 1974 publication date | Equipment Systems Improvement Program Methods for Reducing Police Car Fuel Consumption | Research Report ( PDF) 3.4MB · 104 pages Publisher: National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
| May 1974 publication date | Law Enforcement Standards Program Terms and Definitions for Police Patrol Cars | Research Report ( PDF) 2.3MB · 18 pages Publisher: National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
| September 1974 publication date | Law Enforcement Standards Program Summary Report on Emergency Vehicle Sirens | Research Report ( PDF) 4.1MB · 29 pages Authors: F.E. Jones, T.L. Quindry, W.J. Rinkinen Publisher: U.S. Department of Justice |
| January 1979 publication date | Police Patrol Vehicle Testing | Research Report ( PDF) 5.5MB · 154 pages Publisher: International Association of Chiefs of Police |
| January 1979 publication date | A Study of Alternative Approaches to Motor Vehicle Maintenance | Research Report ( PDF) 816KB · 22 pages Author: Ed Swift Publisher: Department of Commerce |
| 1980 publication date | Personal Car Program Evaluation | Research Report ( PDF) 2.4MB · 34 pages Publisher: St. Louis County Police Department |
| November 1980 publication date | 1981 Model Year Patrol Vehicle Testing | Research Report ( PDF) 2.7MB · 34 pages Publisher: International Association of Chiefs of Police |
| May 1981 publication date | Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems | Research Report ( PDF) 2.9MB · 16 pages Authors: Arthur I. Rubin & Gerald L. Howett Publisher: U.S. Department of Commerce |
| 20 April 1983 publication date | Evaluation of Semimarked Police Vehicles | Research Report ( PDF) 2.6MB · 23 pages Authors: Ted L. Stoica Publisher: Illinois Department of Law Enforcement |
| 1989 publication date | The Development of a Law Enforcement Plan for Mid-Sized California Police Departments Deploying Motorcycles | Research Report ( PDF) 3.1MB · 81 pages Author: John C. Stangl Publisher: California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training |
| February 1995 publication date | Motor Vehicle Inventories | Research Report ( PDF) 982KB · 5 pages Publisher: International Association of Chiefs of Police National Law Enforcement Policy Center |
| February 1999 publication date | 1999 Model Year Patrol Vehicle Testing | Research Report ( PDF) 1.2MB · 95 pages Publisher: U.S. Department of Justice |
| December 2006 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2007 | Research Report ( PDF) 9.0MB · 126 pages Authors: Gina Rosendall & Sgt. James Flegel Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| November 2009 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2010 | Research Report ( PDF) 5.0MB · 92 pages Author: Sheila Cowles Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| November 2010 publication date | 2010 Aftermarket Brake Pad Evaluation | Research Report ( PDF) 2.4MB · 74 pages Authors: Lt. Keith Wilson & Sgt. Ronald Gromak Publisher: Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit |
| November 2010 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2011 | Research Report ( PDF) 3.8MB · 90 pages Author: Sheila Cowles Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| January 2011 publication date | Characteristics of Law Enforcement Officers’ Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Crashes | Research Report ( PDF) 645KB · 47 pages Authors: Eun Young Noh, Ph.D. Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| December 2011 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2012 | Research Report ( PDF) 4.7MB · 126 pages Authors: Debbie Schrauben & Sgt. Jim Flegel Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| December 2012 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2013 | Research Report ( PDF) 11.9MB · 117 pages Authors: Debbie Schrauben & Sgt. Jim Flegel Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| January 2013 publication date | Vehicle Marking and Technology for Increased Highway Visibility A Reference Guide for Decision-Makers | Research Report ( PDF) 3.9MB · 93 pages Authors: Ron Moore Publisher: Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Emergency Responder Safety Institute |
| January 2013 publication date | Vehicle Marking and Technology for Increased Highway Visibility A Reference Guide for Decision-Makers | Research Report ( PowerPoint) 37.5MB · 93 pagesAuthors: Ron Moore Publisher: Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Emergency Responder Safety Institute |
| December 2013 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2014 | Research Report ( PDF) 10.6MB · 127 pages Author: Tricia Steel Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| January 2015 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2015 | Research Report ( PDF) 14.5MB · 124 pages Author: Tricia Steel Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| January 2016 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2016 | Research Report ( PDF) 5.6MB · 120 pages Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| December 2016 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2017 | Research Report ( PDF) 13.3MB · 116 pages Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| November 2017 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2018 | Research Report ( PDF) 10.7MB · 119 pages Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| November 2018 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2019 | Research Report ( PDF) 8.5MB · 119 pages Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| October 2019 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2020 | Research Report ( PDF) 9.7MB · 119 pages Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| 30 June 2020 publication date | Law Enforcement Vehicle Lighting and Reflectivity Studies An Overview | Research Report ( PDF) 1.5MB · 14 pages Publisher: Justice Technology Information Center |
| 17 August 2023 filing date | United States of America v. Michael Kenneth Cox and Christopher C. Worth | Indictment ( PDF) 596KB · 50 pages Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina  |
| October 2023 publication date | Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year 2024 | Research Report ( PDF) 3.1MB · 73 pages Publisher: Michigan State Police |
| October 2024 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: Remote Move-Over-Law Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 1.6MB · 23 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Dynamic Science, Inc. Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit Vehicle: 2020 Ram 2500 |
| December 2024 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: Remote Move-Over-Law Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 1.3MB · 18 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Dynamic Science, Inc. Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2018 Pierce Fire Truck Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado |
| January 2025 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Ambulance Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 1.6MB · 48 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Crash Research & Analysis, Inc. Location: Kentucky Vehicle: 2011 Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance |
| March 2025 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Ambulance Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 1.8MB · 61 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Crash Research & Analysis, Inc. Location: Texas Vehicle: 2018 Ford Transit Type II Ambulance Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox |
| November 2025 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Ambulance Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 3.4MB · 92 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Crash Research & Analysis, Inc. Location: Pennsylvania Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Type III Ambulance Vehicle: 2017 Toyota RAV4 |
| November 2025 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Ambulance Rollover Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 2.8MB · 60 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Crash Research & Analysis, Inc. Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 2019 Ford E-350 Type III Ambulance |
| February 2026 publication date | Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Ambulance Crash Investigation | Investigation Report ( PDF) 2.8MB · 42 pages Publisher: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Investigators: Crash Research & Analysis, Inc. Location: Arkansas Vehicle: 2014 Ford E-350 Type II Ambulance |
| Date | Article | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 1925 | Motorized Apparatus Used in Forest Fires Motorized fire-fighting equipment has revolutionized methods of fighting forest fires, especially in the Black Hills, National Forest, which boasts a splendid highway system. | News Article (text) Publication: Automotive Daily News Dateline: Rapid City, South Dakota |
| October 1981 | Driver Training For Your Department? Officer H. Charger was moving along at a substantial speed. With a year in the department, he was young, confident, and believed he could handle anything that came along. | Commentary ( PDF)Publication: FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Authors: Lt. James J. Barron & Sgt. Steven L. Aurilio |
| Summer/Fall 2007 | In the Best Light The driver rounds a curve as dusk falls, and suddenly is blinded by flashing lights. Parts of the scene ahead are overilluminated, while others are thrown into heavy shadow. | Commentary ( PDF) Publication: TechBeat |
| 30 June 2020 | Michigan State Police Vehicle and Motorcycle Evaluations Help Inform Purchasing Decisions Every fall since 1975, the Michigan State Police have evaluated patrol vehicles and published the results in Police Vehicle Evaluation Model Year reports. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: Justice Technology Information Center |
| 30 August 2023 | Current and Former Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies Charged with 12 Counts of Fraud in Bid Rigging Scheme According to the Indictment, Michael Kenneth Cox and Christopher C. Worth were each indicted on 12 separate fraud charges stemming from an alleged scheme undertaken to steer contracts for upfits of Wayne County Sheriff’s Office vehicles to a business owned by Cox and employing Worth, regardless of whether Cox’s company provided such work at the lowest price as required by the Wayne County procurement requirements. | Press Release (text & document) Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina Dateline: Raleigh, North Carolina |
| 2 October 2023 | Meeting Date for Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB) Advisory Committee--October 31 and November 1, 2023 The GAPB Advisory Committee will make recommendations with respect to the disclosure of charges and fees for ground ambulance services and insurance coverage, consumer protection and enforcement authorities of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury and relevant States, and the prevention of balance billing to consumers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Byline: Chyana Woodyard |
| 17 November 2023 | Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced for Larceny The conviction stemmed from Toki stealing a police vehicle belonging to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services after a roadside encounter with law enforcement near Lantry, South Dakota. | Press Release (text) Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Dakota Dateline: Pierre, South Dakota |
| 30 November 2023 | Marion County Man Pleads Guilty To Impersonating A Deputy United States Marshal According to the plea agreement, a deputy from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office observed Derry Wayne Lambert driving a pickup truck with no agency markings that had activated red/blue emergency lights and an audible siren. | Press Release (text &  photo)Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida Dateline: Ocala, Florida Topic: GMC Sierra |
| 7 December 2023 | Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fire Bombings of Police Vehicles The group, by its own words, resolved to “attack the institution of the American police structure” and destroyed property at five different police stations, which escalated to the use of incendiary weapons. | Press Release (text) Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas Dateline: Little Rock, Arkansas |
| 21 December 2023 | Charter Renewal for Advisory Committee on Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB)--November 16, 2023 The No Surprises Act, enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury to establish and convene an advisory committee for the purpose of reviewing options to improve the disclosure of charges and fees for ground ambulance services. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Byline: Vanessa Garcia |
| 31 May 2024 | Spartan Motors USA, Inc., Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Spartan Motors USA has determined that certain model year 2017-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator and Metro Star chassis cabs do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, Air Brake Systems. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Eileen Sullivan Topics: Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metro Star |
| 14 January 2025 | East Bay Arsonist Admits To Attempting To Firebomb Oakland Federal Building And Firebombing University Police Car Casey Robert Goonan also admitted to placing a bag containing six Molotov cocktails underneath the fuel tank of a marked University of California Police Department patrol car at UC Berkeley, lighting the bag on fire and fleeing, causing the patrol car to catch on fire. | Press Release (text & images) Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California Dateline: Oakland, California |
| 23 September 2025 | Domestic Terrorist Sentenced To More Than 19 Years In Prison For Firebombing University Police Car And Attempting To Firebomb Oakland Federal Building According to a plea agreement filed in open court, Casey Robert Goonan placed a bag containing six explosive devices commonly known as “Molotov cocktails” underneath the fuel tank of a marked University of California Police Department patrol car parked near the UC Berkeley campus. | Press Release (text) Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California Dateline: Oakland, California |
| 24 September 2025 | Domestic Terrorist Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Prison for Firebombing University Police Car and Attempting to Firebomb Oakland Federal Building According to a plea agreement filed in open court, Casey Robert Goonan placed a bag containing six explosive devices commonly known as “Molotov cocktails” underneath the fuel tank of a marked University of California Police Department patrol car parked near the UC Berkeley campus. | Press Release (text) Publisher: U.S. Department of Justice |
| 14 October 2025 | Demers Ambulances to Debut Breakthrough Innovation at EMS World Expo 2025 The new, award-recognized ambulance is thoughtfully designed to empower first responders with greater safety, comfort, and performance. | Press Release (text & image) Publisher: Demers Ambulances via PressReleasePoint.com Dateline: Van Wert, Ohio |