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Oct 2023. Blues Vol 39 No. 10

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  • Jacqueline simper
  • Central police supply
  • Tcole conference
  • Dr tina jaeckle
  • Rex evans
  • Michael barron
  • The blues police magazine
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FEATURES 74 The Story of Ray Simper & Central Police Supply, our first advertiser. 80 Jacqueline Simper, CEO & President of Central PS. 86 Cop Cars- Yesterday & 2024. 122 Guide to TCOLE 2023 in Corpus. DEPARTMENTS PUBLISHER’S THOUGHTS EDITOR REX EVANS THOUGHTS COMING NEXT MONTH GUEST COMMENTARY - JOE GAMALDI GUEST COMMENTARY - DANIEL CARR GUEST COMMENTARY - PAULA FITZSIMMONS GUEST COMMENTARY - ALEX RAMON LETTERS FROM YOU NEWS AROUND THE US TEXAS ISD PD JOB LISTINGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES WAR STORIES AFTERMATH HEALING OUR HEROES DARYL’S DELIBERATIONS RUNNING 4 HEROES BLUE MENTAL HEALTH DR. LIGHT BULB AWARD RUSTY BARRON’S OFF DUTY ADS BACK IN THE DAY PARTING SHOTS BUYERS GUIDE NOW HIRING BACK PAGE

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Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit • Powertrain: 5.3-liter V8 • Output: 355 hp, 383 lb-ft • Highlights: Z71 off-road package with Rancho shocks, Auxiliary wiring circuits, Five Upfitter switches The 2023 Chevy Silverado is another mighty full-size pickup truck that recently signed up for law enforcement duty. The Chevrolet Silverado PPV shares many of its pursuit-ready underpinnings with the Tahoe PPV including the sturdy Brembo front brakes with 16-inch rotors. Standard with the included Z71 package is a 2-inch lifted suspension comprising high-performance Rancho shocks. Chevy also enhances the 5.7-liter V8 motor’s performance with a standard heavy-duty air filter. This robust police pickup truck is rated to tow a maximum of 9,300 lbs. 118 The BLUES

Ram 1500 Classic Special Service Powertrain: 5.7-liter V8 Output: 395 hp, 410 lb-ft Highlights: 220-amp alternator, Upgraded wiring harness, Power distribution center with two 100-amp fused circuits Based on the last generation RAM 1500 a.k.a. the RAM 1500 Classic, that brand offers a patrol-ready truck. Powered by the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, the Ram 1500 Classic Special Service Vehicle offers a max towing capacity of 10,220 lbs. The truck can be configured in 3.21:1 or 3.92:1 rear axle ratios with or without an antispin rear differential. Additional enhancements bestowed upon the Ram police truck include a 220-amp alternator, a dedicated engine oil cooler, and two additional key fobs. RAM also offers a plethora of upfitter options compatible with the police-grade 1500 Classic. The BLUES 119

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