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Police•by Melanie Basich•February 11, 2015

How to Deploy Planes for Law Enforcement

Fixed-wing aircraft don't get as much attention as helicopters, but they're the preferred aerial vehicles for many law enforcement missions.

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Police•by David Griffith•February 11, 2015

Bullet-Proofing an Officer's Rolling Office

A Utah police survivor is leading a campaign to make sure no other officer is killed in the same manner as her husband.

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Equipment•January 30, 2015

Working in a Winter Wonderland

Cold weather doesn’t have to freeze equipment productivity. From fluids and batteries to tires and daily inspections, a few seasonal adjustments can help fleets protect their equipment and keep winter work on schedule.

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Procurement•by Daryl Lubinsky•January 26, 2015

Public Fleets Become Cooperative to Save on Parts

Fleets are obtaining substantial discounts on tires, filters, wiper blades, and various additional parts through cooperative purchasing.

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Procurement•by Tim Calhoun, CAFM•January 23, 2015

Refurbishing Equipment: The Ultimate Recycling Program

By remounting a refurbished rescue truck body to a new chassis, Palm Beach County (Fla.) Fire and Rescue Department saved about $75,000 over purchasing a new truck.

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Police•by David Griffith•January 16, 2015

Going Big: SUVs for Patrol

Because police operations now require much more equipment, many law enforcement agencies have decided the pursuit SUV is the ideal patrol vehicle.

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Operations•January 16, 2015

Battling the Snowstorm in Buffalo

When Western New York saw six feet of snow dumped on the ground the week before Thanksgiving 2014, the City of Buffalo was ready to handle the mess with a fleet that was prepped and ready.

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Operations•by Thi Dao•January 12, 2015

Is Technical Experience Necessary for Fleet Managers?

Despite not having technical backgrounds, fleet managers with administrative experience bring a variety of advantages to their departments.

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Procurement•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•January 12, 2015

Fleet Vehicles Go Higher Tech

As new in-car technologies trickle into public fleets, they’re changing the way fleet managers handle purchasing, maintenance, and driver training.

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Equipment•by Thi Dao•November 25, 2014

Kubota: Not Just a Tractor Company

Ninety-two new products, the expansion of its construction equipment lineup, and organizational changes to improve product support are just some of the changes Kubota Tractor Corporation is making in an effort to expand its market share.

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