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Policeby David GriffithNovember 13, 2013

Electric Motorcycles on Patrol

While it's unlikely that all-electric cars will replace their gasoline-powered counterparts for law enforcement patrol duty, smaller electric vehicles have made inroads into police fleets.

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Policeby Paul ClintonNovember 6, 2013

How to Use Police Vehicle Tests

The agencies that test new model-year, pursuit-rated vehicles offer complementary evaluations and differing methodologies that give them equal weight among vehicle purchasers.

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Policeby Paul ClintonNovember 5, 2013

AWD Police Vehicles Gain Traction

Traditionally, police vehicles have arrived for duty with rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. Starting with the 2015 model year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors will offer at least one police vehicle in an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive configuration.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Barbara Bonansinga October 4, 2013

Fleet Consolidation: When 1 Operation is Better than 2 — or More

Separate departments, and even separate government agencies, can join forces for operational and cost efficiency. In one case, a fleet consolidation plan is expected to save up to $5 million over five to six years.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoOctober 4, 2013

15 Ways to Improve Your In-House Parts Room

Looking to improve your in-house parts room? From re-evaluating your parts purchasing methods to reviewing inventory management, here are some best practices and new initiatives for parts room management.

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Safetyby Travis Rhoden October 4, 2013

OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping: Major Challenges, Big Benefits

In addition to compliance, there are many benefits to a good injury and illness recordkeeping system. Agencies can see how they are doing in efforts to keep workers safe, pinpoint weaknesses in safety-related issues, and prevent problems in the future.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoOctober 4, 2013

San Bernardino County Attains CFMO Certification

San Bernardino County in California joins a growing list of fleets that have obtained the Certified Fleet Management Operation (CFMO) certification.

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Telematicsby Grace SuizoOctober 4, 2013

Parish’s Technology Use Ascends to New Heights

Ascension Parish in Louisiana has made great strides in improving its fleet operations by maximizing all available resources and technology.

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Maintenanceby Donald Dunphy and Dr. A. Patricia Murrin, D.B.A.October 4, 2013

Survey Shows The Industry’s Parts Management Practices

By surveying working fleet managers about their practices, NAFA can obtain information that reflects the industry. NAFA’s parts survey defined how fleets are managing parts and concluded that simple and uncluttered management processes yield the best results.

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Equipmentby Shelley MikaOctober 4, 2013

Roadmap for Renting Off-Road Equipment

For fleets with infrequent, specialized jobs, renting off-road equipment can make for a wise investment. To benefit from renting, fleet managers need to make strategic choices about what to rent, when to rent, and from whom to rent.

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