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SEARCHA selection of law enforcement fleet news news and features from 2024 chosen by our editors.
This year's editor's picks includes stories that highlights ways numerous police fleets have overcome challenges.
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As 2024 comes to a close, we're looking back at the year's top news and features in police fleets here at Government Fleet.
The following selection of articles and news, while not the top five most viewed stories this year, were chosen by the editor based on their value to readers. In no particular order, here are our five choices.
Most fleet managers didn't get their start in this industry. That was the case for Jennifer Brown, who manages the fleet for the city of Flagstaff, Arizona. Her passion is working with police fleets. Read about how her career in law enforcement operations influenced how she does her work today.
The pandemic may be behind us, but its effects still linger. It has changed the way most agencies fill their fleets, including the Portland Police Bureau. Read about ways the management team is overcoming hurdles to provide vehicles for its officers.
This year, Government Fleet was proud to name its three inaugural Police Fleet Innovators. Each fleet team found creative ways to overcome challenges with things like procurement, upfitting, and supply chain shortages. Read about each team:
Protecting Officers and Establishing Cost Savings in Cobb County
Collaboration and Efficiency Keep Fayetteville Police Cars on the Road
Prioritizing Safety and Adaptability in Wichita's Police Fleet
Paying it forward is one of the best ways to show appreciation for an act of kindness. The Boca Raton, Florida, Police Department lent a helping hand to a smaller department in its state, ensuring the agency had enough cars to put on the road. Read about the department's own act of kindness.
Many police departments are still dealing with supply chain challenges. Read about ways the Billings, Montana, police fleet is finding solutions to problems like delivery delays, higher costs, and more.
New York City now has the largest EV law enforcement fleet in North America, according to the city.
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The Mooresville Police Department has launched a Drone First Responder program, using drones to provide real-time aerial support and faster situational awareness during emergency calls.
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The Culpeper Police Department has unveiled a new fleet design inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains, selected through a department-wide process involving both sworn and civilian staff.
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Powell, Ohio, is using fleet data and lifecycle analysis to guide police vehicle purchases and replacement timing, a strategy expected to save the city nearly $400,000 over five years.
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Working to eliminate errors and challenges and increase reliability during fueling, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has implemented RoadFlex for its 37-vehicle patrol fleet.
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How an uncrewed police ground vehicle is providing technical assistance to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office through a pilot program with the goal of supporting officers and reducing crime through increased marked police presence.
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The Police Fleet Innovators Award is for fleet operations teams that have come up with innovative solutions to common problems in law enforcement fleets. Click for deadline details, plus an award FAQ.
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What did police fleets actually wrestle with in 2025? We highlight the most impactful stories on vehicles, funding, technology, and operations, distilling the key takeaways for fleet and command staff.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police and Public Safety has updated the graphics and branding across its vehicle fleet.
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Erie County adds its first of two Airbus H125 helicopters, boosting aviation readiness and public-safety response capabilities.
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