Government Fleet News

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - A new policy is in effect for stricter controls on take-home vehicles at the Colorado Springs Police Department in Colorado.

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ANDERSON, SC - Under a proposed ordinance, Anderson County, S.C., employees, with the exception of the Sheriff’s Office personnel, will not be allowed to drive county cars home, according to the Anderson Independent Mail.

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - While Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy plans to reduce the number of employees who have municipal vehicles by 20 percent, Councilman Steven Fulop wants to eliminate the perk completely.

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DENVER - Colorado Springs Rep. Kent Lambert introduced a bill that would reduce the number of state employees who use government cars for commuting.

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - At the request of the city council, the Albuquerque Police Department is looking at everything from mileage to officer commutes, to how long the vehicles in its 1,100-unit take-home fleet last.

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LAWRENCE, MA - Reducing take-home use is saving the City an estimated $50,000 in gasoline and insurance.

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WEST SENECA, NY - West Seneca Police Chief Edward Gehen's personal use of a town-owned vehicle has prompted discussion on creating a detailed policy for take-home vehicles.

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LOUISVILLE, KY - The Metro Council recently introduced a resolution addressing the controversial issue of take-home fees imposed on police officers.

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Juvenile Justice Secretary Frank Peterman and three high-ranking deputies have surrendered their free take-home cars after a state investigation said the vehicles might violate federal tax rules on unreported income.

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TULSA, OK - Officers have agreed to give up take-home vehicles going outside the city and to give more notice to use compensation time. The provisions extend through the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.

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