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ArticlesJune 1, 2012

3 Finalists Compete For the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award

Government Fleet named three finalists for the public sector fleet manager of the year award, sponsored by fleet counselor services. The winner will be announced at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) in Denver.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJune 1, 2012

Maintaining Fleet Service Levels in a Shrinking Budget Environment

How does a public sector fleet organization balance the mandates of severe budget cuts with maintaining viable, responsive, and professional services? Oregon's state fleet looks to new approaches, analysis, and relationships.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thi DaoJune 1, 2012

How Local Associations are Bringing Fleets Together

Information and networking are two main reasons why public fleet managers find local and government-specific associations valuable. Board members from various associations talk to GF about cost savings, training opportunities, and the face-to-face interaction their organizations provide.

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NewsJune 1, 2012

California Highway Patrol Shifting to Ford P.I. Utility for Patrol

SACRAMENTO, CA - The P.I. Utility was the only vehicle that met the agency's specifications for payload capacity and provides versatility in handling a variety of missions including traffic enforcement, event security, and facility protection, state officials said.

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NewsMay 31, 2012

Johnson County Sheriff’s Contracted Patrol Cars Get City Logos

OLATHE, KS – Johnson County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles contracted to provide services to the cities of De Soto and Edgerton are getting the cities' logos added to the vehicles.

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Houston PD to Outfit 1,800 Vehicles with Getac B300 Rugged Notebooks

HOUSTON – The Houston City Council has approved a contract with PCS Mobile to outfit the city's 1,800 police cruisers with Getac B300 rugged notebook computers along with in-vehicle docks and mounts.

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NewsMay 30, 2012

Oklahoma Passes Bill Requiring Use of 'Trip Optimizer' System to Determine Reimbursement Rates

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State of Oklahoma’s legislature has passed a bill, HB 2647, which would require State agencies to use the Oklahoma Department of Central Services’ Trip Optimizer system when computing the most cost-effective method for State employees.

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NewsMay 25, 2012

Colorado Springs Fleet Employee Helps PD Catch Copper Wire Thieves

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A City of Colorado Springs fleet parts specialist helped police catch and arrest three men in the midst of steeling copper wire from light poles. Copper wire theft has cost the City $1 million over the last three years.

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NewsMay 23, 2012

Zero Motorcycles Introduces 2012 Zero DS Police Motorcycle

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - Zero Motorcycles has released the 2012 model of its electric DS Police Motorcycle, which is now in its third generation.

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NewsMay 23, 2012

New Hampshire Tables Bill Requiring Employees to Reimburse State for Personal Use

CONCORD, NH – The State of New Hampshire’s legislature had been considering a bill that would have required State employees to reimburse the State for non-business mileage when using State-owned fleet vehicles.

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