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Policeby StaffDecember 9, 2013

Ind. Chief Takes TASER to Raise Money for Vehicles

The Knightstown (Ind.) Police Department raised $30,000 for new vehicles, when Chief Danny Baker agreed to a fund-raiser in which he took a hit from a TASER stun gun.

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Policeby Paul ClintonDecember 9, 2013

New Orleans' 100 New Police Vehicles Arriving

The New Orleans Police Department began issuing the first batch of new patrol vehicles to officers in four years, after the City Council provided vehicle replacement funds.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 9, 2013

Utah City Reconsiders Outsourced Snow Removal

The City of Cottonwood Heights in Utah is reconsidering its contract with a private snow removal company after the company failed to adequately provide services after the city's first major snowfall last week.

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Remarketingby Paul ClintonDecember 9, 2013

Sarah Palin's Former City Vehicle Auctioned

The 1999 Ford Expedition driven by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin while she was mayor has been sold on eBay by the City of Wasilla, Alaska.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 6, 2013

Feds Release Fuel Economy Guide for 2014-MY Vehicles

The 2014 Fuel Economy Guide helps car buyers identify vehicles that are the most fuel efficient and emit the lowest amount of greenhouse gases.

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Policeby StaffDecember 6, 2013

Conn. City Limits Take-Home Cars

The City of Hartford council agreed to limit the number of employee take-home cars to the mayor, police chief, fire chief, and anyone who has a take-home car as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 5, 2013

Public Fleet Summit Connects Fleet Managers in Texas

Public fleet professionals interacted with peers and learned about new technologies at the Public Fleet Summit, a two-day November fleet event in Austin.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 4, 2013

Sutphen Recalls Fire Trucks for Ladder Glitch

Sutphen Corp. is recalling four models of fire trucks from various model years after determining that the extending ladders could unexpectedly retract.

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Procurementby StaffDecember 4, 2013

Mich. Commissioners Deny Sheriff Full Vehicle Funding

Lenawee County, Mich., commissioners authorized $120,000 for four new patrol vehicles rather than the $500,000 the sheriff requested to replace additional units.

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Procurementby StaffDecember 4, 2013

Va. Public Works Director Pushes Fleet Replacement Initiative

The public works department of the City of Richmond, Va., has begun a comprehensive fleet study to analyze asset utilization and lifecycle planning for its vehicles.

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