The Public Sector Fleet Cheat Sheet [August 28, 2024]

On the go and want a snapshot of our top industry news? Check out Government Fleet's new "Cheat Sheet" of what's been happening.

This is a compilation of 10 recent news items that readers have been most interested in this week. Watch the video then learn more about each item below. 

Top Government Fleet Headlines as of August 28, 2024 

1. California PD Rolls Out Nation's First All-Electric Police Fleet: The South Pasadena Police Department officially placed its 20 Teslas — 10 Model Ys for patrol use and 10 Model 3s for detective and administrative duties — into service.
2. Collaboration and Efficiency Keep Fayetteville Police Cars on the Road: How Fayetteville’s fleet department works together with other city departments to ensure police officers have the tools they need to protect their community.
3. GFX 2025 Call for Papers Now Open: The 2025 Government Fleet Expo & Conference planning committee invites interested parties to submit papers for consideration for speaking opportunities.
4. How to Create a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Replacement Standard: Factors to consider when determining how long you can keep your motorcycles running before they need to be replaced, and why it will differ from agency to agency.
5. Protecting Officers and Establishing Cost Savings in Cobb County: How outside-the-box approaches have led to safer vehicles and a more cost-effective operation in managing Cobb County’s law enforcement fleets.
6. 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Now Shipping: A closer look at the technology geared toward enhancing officer safety that now comes standard on the Police Interceptor Utility. Plus, details on a solution that will ease the upfitting process.
7. 'Tools of the Trade' Grant Paving the Way for Future Auto Technicians: The grant is specifically designed to cover the costs of essential items such as program-required tools within Sandburg's Automotive Technology Program.
8. 7 Ways Fleet Intelligence Can Improve Safety, Savings, and Service: Fleet intelligence technology delivers actionable insights to optimize multiple aspects of government fleet safety and service.
9. Understanding the Costs of EV Charger Installation in the Public Sector: Careful cost evaluation and planning is key to ensure efficient EV infrastructure development and long-term financial sustainability.
10. Government Fleet Fundamentals: Public Safety Vehicle Types: A no-nonsense guide on common emergency response vehicles and their use cases for firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.

Want another roundup? Check out our August Fire Fleet New Roundup