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SEARCHMENUSEARCHThe City of Detroit has awarded Hilco Industrial a contract to manage the sale of the city’s surplus transportation, rolling stock and public utility maintenance vehicles.
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Chevrolet returned to the patrol car market with its Caprice PPV, a smaller, more powerful Caprice than the mid-90s model. This new police-only Caprice has impressed agencies with its mix of agility, braking, and high-speed handling. View our gallery of in-service Chavrolet Caprice PPVs, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies unless otherwise noted.
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The City of Detroit filed its plan of adjustment with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, detailing how it would reduce its $18 billion debt and reinvest in the city. Some of this reinvestment funding is set aside for fleet replacements.
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Safety concerns include prisoners being able to reach through the partition separating the front and back seat and improper seating that would cause safety issues if air bags detonated, Deadline Detroit reported.
Read More →The City of Detroit has received 10 new ambulances and 15 new police vehicles as part of the first group of vehicles, out of a total 123 paid for by an $8 million donation from the local business community.
Read More →Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder authorized the City of Detroit’s emergency manager Kevyn Orr to seek federal bankruptcy protection for the City. Orr filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection after receiving authorization, according to the governor's office.
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Eight corporations are donating a total of $8 million to the City of Detroit so it can acquire new public safety vehicles, according to an announcement from the City.
Read More →Although Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said he doesn't agree with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s decision, he said there's no point in opposing it and would rather move forward to get the City’s fiscal house in order.
Read More →Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder has declared a financial emergency for the City of Detroit. He has given the City of Detroit 10 days to request a hearing to possibly avoid the governor's appointment of an emergency financial manager for the City.
Read More →The Detroit Police Department is making full lease payments for 110 leases that have been expired for as long as six years. The PD has paid more than $56,000 to lease a 2004 Dodge Intrepid, according to WXYZ.
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