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Policeby StaffDecember 28, 2017

N.D. Investigates Overcharging for Police Vehicles

Roughly 200 Minnesota police and government agencies were overcharged on vehicles between 2014 and 2017. Now, the State of North Dakota is reviewing vehicles purchased through its state contract that were fulfilled by the same dealership.

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Policeby StaffDecember 27, 2017

Chicago Auditor to Investigate Police Fleet in 2018

The Chicago Office of the Inspector General has received reports that nearly 10% of city police vehicles are unavailable because they are undergoing service at fleet maintenance facilities — nearly double the industry standard.

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Policeby StaffDecember 27, 2017

N.C. City Switches from Chargers to Police Interceptors

Dodge Chargers have been the chosen patrol car of the Mount Airy Police Department (N.C.) since 2010. The agency decided to switch to Ford's Police Interceptor Utility because its all wheel drive is more conducive to the city’s weather conditions.

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Policeby StaffDecember 27, 2017

Ga. City to Replace Crown Victoria Destroyed in Fire

The Ford Oglethorpe (Ga.) Police Chief said the replacement vehicle will come equipped with protective gear, such as headlight wraps.

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Policeby StaffDecember 27, 2017

Adamson Industries Awarded GSA Contract

Founded in 1984, Adamson Industries is a privately-held, woman-owned, small business that produces public safety vehicle equipment.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 27, 2017

Police News Dominates Government Fleet in 2017

Police news is always a popular topic, but it claimed nine of the top 10 spots on Government Fleet's most popular news items for the year.

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Policeby StaffDecember 26, 2017

New Police Vehicles, Fire Truck to Cost Wash. City $1M

Money for the police and fire vehicles will be taken from the City of Walla Walla, Washington’s general fund and the police department's vehicle replacement fund.

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PoliceDecember 22, 2017

Wash. County Requesting Bids for Vehicle Replacement

Lewis County (Wash.) issued calls for bids after a local dealer expressed concern over the county's history of purchasing vehicles through state contracts instead of through local bids.

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ProcurementDecember 21, 2017

L.A. County Fire Adds Two Black Hawk Helicopters to Fleet

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s new Black Hawks will be upfitted with a 1,000-gallon water tank, extended landing gear, a medically equipped interior, and a single pilot cockpit.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 20, 2017

N.J. Communities Save with Shared Maintenance

Shared fleet maintenance has become more widespread in New Jersey in the last several years, as the Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) Fleet Maintenance Services has grown to service eight public agencies.

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