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Safetyby StaffDecember 28, 2009

Sonoma County Cars Vandalized

SANTA ROSA, CA - The windshields of an estimated 70 cars were broken in at least three locations at the Sonoma County Administration Center on Dec. 23.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

Nearly 200 Vehicles Missing from Nassau County Fleet

MINEOLA, NY - An audit of Nassau County's fleet of vehicles and motorized equipment has discovered that 192 are missing, including several recent-model super-duty pickup trucks, SUVs, cars, and vans.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 28, 2009

City of Methuen to Fire Employees Who Break New Take-Home Policy

METHUEN, MA - Effective Jan. 1, employees must park all city vehicles used in a city lot at the end of their shifts or risk possible termination.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Investigation of Hernando Co. Kickback Scheme Continues

BROOKSVILLE, FL - Nearly two months after Hernando County Fleet Director Jack Stepongzi's resignation, the state attorney's office and the sheriff's department continue their joint investigation into the activities of the fleet department.

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Fuelby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Fort Smith May Loosen Take-Home Policy Restrictions

FORT SMITH, AR - Eighty-seven percent of take-home vehicles were cut in August 2008, reducing use to only 10-12 vehicles. Fort Smith Police Chief Kevin Lindsey has proposed a policy change that would put more than 50 vehicles back into play.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Tulsa Police Take-Home Cuts Expected to Save $1M+

TULSA, OK - The Tulsa Fraternal Order of Police has unanimously voted to give up officers' right to drive their patrol cars to their homes outside the city limits.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Changes Vehicle Policy to Save Money

GRETNA, LA - As a cost-cutting measure expected to save more than $300,000, 39 Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office employees will lose their take-home vehicles, and 20 more vehicles could be eliminated.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Key West Employee Used City Vehicle During Drug Sales

KEY WEST, FL - A Key West Parks and Recreation Department employee arrested Dec. 21 allegedly used his city vehicle to sell drugs, reported KeysNet.com.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 21, 2009

More than 12% of New Caltrans Vehicles Sit Idle

SACRAMENTO - The results of a recent report revealed that 319 of the 2,667 vehicles Caltrans has bought since 2007 are waiting to be assembled, while another 5 percent are assembled and waiting to be deployed.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 21, 2009

GPS Boosts Kern County Fleet Productivity and Efficiency

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Less fuel consumption and increased productivity and efficiency are just a few of the benefits Kern County has experienced since installing GPS devices in its fleet.

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