Canadian Police Research Centre

Ottawa, Ontario - April 18, 2006: Canadian vendors to the First Responder community -
the nation's Police, Fire, and Paramedic personnel - identify the need for greater access to First Responders as a critical gap that could be bridged by the Canadian Police Research Centre (CPRC).

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An online needs assessment targeting the advanced security companies who provide products and services to Canada's First Responder Community - the nation's Police, Fire, Paramedics and Military personnel - is being launched today by CATAAlliance and the Canadian Police Research Centre (CPRC). The assessment is to help determine the research priorities and related services the CPRC could provide in their proposed new facilities to strengthen the competitive advantage of Canadian companies.

If your firm sells products and services to first responder organizations (fire, police, ambulance, military) and you are not yet registered to our Advanced Security database - please contact Muriel Dubroy with your company's name, brief corporate profile, and contact information before March 17, 2006 to participate in this needs assessment.

For further information go to CATA Alliance

Driving rear-wheel drive vehicles in wintry conditions is an often unavoidable and sometimes hazardous requirement for those in law enforcement, and proper winter tire selection is an important tool to improve vehicle handling performance. In February 2004, United States and Canadian agencies participated in winter field tests at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Depot to evaluate pursuit-rated winter tires recommended for use on the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.

This report is available from the National Institute of Justice's website.