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Policeby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

L.A. County Sheriff Adds Drone to Fleet

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to use an unmanned aircraft system for search and rescue, explosive ordinance detection, hazardous materials incidents, disaster response, arson fires, hostage rescue, and barricaded and armed suspects.

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Policeby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

NYPD May Invest $10.4M in Bulletproof Windows

New York City's preliminary budget for fiscal-year 2018 includes the installation of bulletproof windows to all patrol cars to keep officers safe. The total cost of the investment is $10.4 million.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

Weichman Named Gainesville, Fla., Fleet Director

Douglas Weichman, CAFM, director, Fleet Management Division, Palm Beach County, Fla., has accepted a new position as fleet management director for the City of Gainesville, Fla.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 25, 2017

NYC DOT Fleet Sued for Racial Discrimination

A lawsuit filed by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York accused the New York City Department of Transportation of racial discrimination against minority employees within Fleet Services.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

ASE Launches New Practice Tests

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) launched four new ASE practice tests for the Medium/Heavy Truck series.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

Stewart-Amos Introduces Starfire-4c Street Sweeper

Stewart-Amos Sweeper Co., has introduced the Starfire S-4c, a heavy-duty mid-size mechanical broom street sweeper mounted on a highly maneuverable 19,500-GVWR non-CDL chassis.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

NYC Parks Creates Fleet Instructional Video Library

New York City Parks is expanding its video library for fleet operators offering training and best practices for vehicle use. Topics include how to charge an electric vehicle, perform a pre-trip inspection, and check fluids.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Arkansas Fleet Group Announces Board Changes

The Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association (APFMA), announced that Walter Ederle, CAFM, from the City of Little Rock, Ark., will serve as 2017 president. The group is also changing the timing of its 2017 conference.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Calif. Utilities Vow to Support EV Adoption

Three California utilities are renewing their commitments to increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their service areas.

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ProcurementJanuary 21, 2017

Presidential Limo Won't be Ready Until Later this Year

President Donald Trump will continue to use the current fleet of Cadillac presidential limousines, as the new generation of limousines aren't expected to be delivered until later this year.

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