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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 26, 2019

GSA Releases 2018 Federal Fleet Report

Federal vehicle fleet costs have increased by 6.3%, rising to $4.2 billion in FY-2018, according to the annual Federal Fleet Report.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 23, 2019

Former Fleet Manager of the Year Elected APWA President

Mary Joyce Ivers, deputy public works director for the City of Ventura, Calif., and 2017 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, was elected president of the American Public Works Association (APWA).

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 21, 2019

Teen Arrested for Impersonating Officer in Decommissioned Police Car

The Knoxville (Tenn.) Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man after receiving complaints that he was impersonating a law enforcement officer. He was driving a decommissioned 2010 Ford Crown Victoria.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 21, 2019

Boat Helps Wisconsin Sheriff with River Patrol

The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin's new rigid hull inflatable boat enhances its patrol capabilities and water-based emergency rescue operations.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 21, 2019

NC Police Adds Armored Vehicles for Hurricane Season

The Wilmington (N.C.) Police Department has added two armored vehicles to its fleet for storm response and high-water rescue.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 21, 2019

NYC Fleet Now 12% Younger Than in FY-2014

A combination of major fleet acquisitions and fleet reduction efforts have left New York City with a significantly younger fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 21, 2019

Leasing Helps Texas City Balance Budget

The City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, has opted to lease all its vehicles except for fire trucks.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2019

Iowa County’s New Armored Vehicle Can Put Out Fires

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office purchased a Lenco BearCat G2 armored rescue vehicle using $297,061 in asset forfeiture funds.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 14, 2019

N.Y. Sheriff Stresses Citizen Privacy When Launching UAS Unit

Oneida County, N.Y., has unveiled a new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) unit to support first responders in hazardous situations that would benefit from an aerial perspective.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2019

Georgia DOT Begins V2X Pilot Program on Interstate

The Georgia Department of Transportation and non-profit The Ray are joining to test vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology using four fleet vehicles.

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