Jan 2024. Blues Vol 40 No. 1

4807 KIRBY DRIVE • HOUSTON, TEXAS • 713-524-3801
RIVER OAKS CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP & RAM
Alan & Blake Helfman are the named
and primary sponsor of The BLUES. For
over 65 years the Helfman’s have supported
local area law enforcement and
supported The BLUES since our first issue.
There is simply no better dealership
in Houston to purchase your Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep, Ram or Ford product.
The sales team provide honest, no BS
pricing and their service department
ranks among the top in the nation.
Call Alan or Blake Helfman at 713-524-
3801 when you are ready to purchase
your next vehicle. It will be the best
car buying experience you’ve ever had.
AUTOMOTIVE
the ground up to provide a superior
customer experience. Planet offers over
30 acres of new Ford inventory, Certified
Pre-Owned Fords, pre-owned vehicles
of all makes and models, as well
as aftermarket and performance parts,
service, commercial truck services, and
collision repair. Beyond automotive services,
the Randall Reed family and Planet
team support and gives back to the
community, from local charity events
to sponsoring schools and veteran programs.
Learn more at PlanetFord.com.
E-BIKES
Every community deals with contemporary
problems concerning officer
and public safety, such as homelessness,
mental issues, family disputes,
and outright crime. There is the added
burden of reporting to various state and
federal agencies. For over 35 years,
the Cardinal Tracking Suite of Public
Safety products has offered agencies a
cost-effective solution to gather essential
information that increases operational
efficiency, policing effectiveness,
and citizen safety.
With Cardinal Tracking, agencies gain
access to software, hardware, and
services that streamline management
report generation, as well as prompt
and knowledgeable customer service
with real people. Our comprehensive
product lineup includes:
MobileCite – eCitation issuance
MobileLink - Field Reporting
BALLISTICS
PLANET FORD IN SPRING, 20403
I45 NORTH, SPRING TEXAS
Planet Ford on I-45 in Spring, Texas
has been the No. 1 Ford Dealer in
the greater-Houston area for over 20
years.* Our Ford dealership earns this
distinction year after year because our
team makes our clients and their vehicle
needs our top priority. Planet Ford is
part of the award-winning World Class
Automotive Group. The dealership has
earned many top honors, including multiple
Triple Crowns, which is bestowed
upon only the best. In order to be recognized,
a dealership must receive
all of Ford’s top awards, including The
President’s Award for customer service.
Planet Ford has been redesigned from
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INFORMATION
SAN DIMAS, CA – As law enforcement
agencies strive to enhance their capabilities
and adapt to the evolving needs
of modern policing, one company has
taken a giant leap forward in creating
a purpose-built solution. Introducing
the ATR 528 Law Enforcement eBike, by
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two-wheeled marvel meticulously
crafted over 18 months with an
unwavering focus on delivering unrivaled
performance, tactical attributes,
and reliability. With its groundbreaking
features and cutting-edge design, the
ATR 528 sets a new standard for police
eBikes worldwide.
Public Safety Software
“Protection... Revolutionized” Law
enforcement agencies need ballistically
capable products that offer mobility and
maneuverability. In tactical situations,
your agency likely utilizes an armored
vehicle. Do you consider it to be ‘fast’
and ‘maneuverable’? TC Burton offers
the LD-1, which will change the face of
law enforcement and security forever.
The LD-1 is a patented, lightweight,
ballistic armor kit for a single-rider ATV
that utilizes a laser cut steel exoskeleton
integrated with NIJ III capable ballistic
panels that can stop up to a 7.62x51mm
round, which includes AR-15 and AK-47.
It is the next generation of ballistically
capable kits for vehicle protection;
offering law enforcement protected maneuverability
and speed in all outdoor
terrain, but also including tight indoor
spaces such as school corridors, malls,
freight elevators and warehouses.
To learn more, visit us at www.tcburton.com
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