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NewsApril 15, 2010

Washington State Moves to Ban Copper in Brake Pads

SEATTLE - Washington has become the first state in the nation to pass a law to phase out the use of copper in brake pads. The move could eventually make copper-free pads the industry standard in the U.S., according to the Associated Press.

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NewsApril 5, 2010

Cameron County Sheriff Gets New Fleet with $2.2M Grant

BROWNSVILLE, TX - The funds come from Operation Border Eagle, which allows the sheriff's department to employ and equip 12 new deputies who will focus specifically on border interdiction, targeting drugs, and arms smuggling.

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ProductsApril 1, 2010

Thor Power Inverters

HAVERHILL, MA - Adamson Industries Corp., a provider of public safety vehicle equipment and installation services, introduces Thor Power Inverters. Thor inverters are designed and built for the professional user, with a 10-percent reserve capacity so customers will never be left without power when they need it most, according to the company.

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NewsApril 1, 2010

Travis County Sheriff Implements New Safety Feature for Drivers

AUSTIN, TEXAS - The Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is using advanced mobile phone technology to make the roads safer for drivers in the county.

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NewsApril 1, 2010

D.C. Police Involved in Hundreds of ‘Preventable Accidents’

WASHINGTON - D.C. police officers were involved in 237 accidents last fiscal year and more than 600 others the year prior, according to the Washington Examiner.

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NewsApril 1, 2010

Feds Push for Permanent Texting Ban

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Transportation Department is proposing a ban on behind-the-wheel text messaging by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers.

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NewsMarch 29, 2010

Fleets Awarded for Cutting Lead from Operations

WASHINGTON - Several government fleets were among 41 recipients recently recognized by the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities for their efforts in reducing and/or recycling hazardous chemicals in their organization.

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NewsMarch 25, 2010

Attention Fleet Managers: We Need Your Input

TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet is seeking bright ideas from U.S. government fleet managers for the upcoming June 2010 issue. One bright idea from you may help benefit fleets across the country!

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NewsMarch 18, 2010

Texting in St. Charles County Vehicles Banned

ST. CHARLES, MO - County Executive Steve Ehlmann recently signed an executive order banning county employees from texting while driving a county-owned vehicle or personal vehicle and claiming mileage reimbursement.

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NewsMarch 15, 2010

Police Fleets Impressed with Police Interceptor Features

LAS VEGAS - Dozens of U.S. and Canadian police fleet managers introduced to Ford's Police Interceptor at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway event last week were impressed by the vehicle's power, safety features, and ergonomics, according to POLICE magazine.

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