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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

Beyond the Patrol Car

Law enforcement vehicles come in all shapes in sizes. In addition to the traditional patrol vehicle or motorcycle, the following are other vehicles law enforcement officers use to keep the peace.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Grace SuizoMarch 11, 2011

Boosting Morale Can Help Improve Operations

Strong leadership and understanding, combined with a little creativity, can help keep productivity and employee morale high when resources are low.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJune 14, 2010

Turning Over a New Leaf

The Nissan LEAF is the first in Nissan’s forthcoming lineup of electric vehicles and is expected to assist public sector fleets in tasks such as meter reading and inspection, general administration, and rental pools.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2010

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?

Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 18, 2010

Designing Police Vehicles: It's Not Just ‘Black & White’

By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 18, 2010

Cooperative Procurement: Group Buying Power Saves Time & Money

Cooperative procurement allows government agencies to purchase equipment and vehicles under another government entity’s contract.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 18, 2010

The Recession Need Not Cripple Fleet Replacement Programs

Rather than simply defer replacement purchases to meet short-term budget-balancing goals, fleet managers should use today’s fiscal challenges to reappraise their organization’s approach to fleet replacement.

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Articlesby Mike ScottNovember 9, 2009

Chevrolet Debuts All-New 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle

Available in two configurations with an available unmarked version, the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is rear-wheel driven, offering six- and eight-cylinder engines.

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Articlesby Mike ScottNovember 6, 2009

Carbon Motors Introduces E7 Concept Vehicle

Targeted specifically to law enforcement agencies of all sizes, the E7 Concept will be marketed as a custom-made police vehicle.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightAugust 6, 2009

Vehicle Committees Help City Improve Driver Satisfaction

Through implementing vehicle committees, the City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., increased communication with its field crew and improved driver satisfaction, leading to a higher level of trust and crew engagement.

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