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NewsApril 19, 2018

Hawaii PD to Purchase First New Cars in 10 Years

The Hawaii Police Department is looking to purchase its first patrol vehicles in 10 years to replace a fleet that averages 200,000 miles. A decade ago, it purchased 35 2008-MY vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2018

Ala. City Forced to Lease Fire Trucks

The City of Florence, Ala., is leasing two fire trucks for at least two months to alleviate maintenance problems.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2018

County May Consolidate Fire Districts, Aging Fire Fleet

Consolidating 13 local fire districts in Pickens County, S.C., into one operation may come with challenges. The average age of the districts’ 31 pumper trucks is 16.5 years old, and some districts are in debt due to vehicle purchases.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2018

Colorado Springs Police Seeks Additional $1.1M for Vehicles

More than a quarter of the Colorado Springs (Colo.) Police Department’s 600 vehicles have surpassed their suggested life cycles, and the $950,000 budgeted is not enough to cover necessary replacements.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2018

Fla. Sheriff Says 47 New Patrol Cars Are Not Enough

The Santa Rosa County, Fla., has taken delivery of 47 new patrol cars, but its sheriff said these purchases aren’t enough to replace all the aged vehicles in his fleet.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2018

Baton Rouge’s New Police Chief Plans for New Vehicles, More Technology

Baton Rouge, La., Police Department’s new chief announced plans to adopt new technology and purchase 78 new vehicles to supplement an aging fleet.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2018

Texas Sheriff to Purchase Used Patrol Vehicles

The San Jacinto County (Texas) Sheriff's Office is purchasing used police vehicles to replace its aged fleet — some vehicles on the road have 300,000 miles on them.

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NewsNovember 30, 2017

Maintenance Costs Prompt La. City Police to Consider Leasing

The Opelousas (La.) Police Department is advocating for a five-year lease agreement for 20 new vehicles, with the main reason being rising maintenance and fuel costs of its aging cars.

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NewsNovember 27, 2017

Ind. City Debates In-House Refuse Collection

Officials at the City of Lake Station, Ind., recently voted to keep refuse collection in house rather than outsource it. The aging fleet needs to be replaced, which may require a rate increase.

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NewsNovember 16, 2017

Kentucky State Police Struggles with Aging Fleet

The agency will need 260 cars within 12 to 18 months, and 180 cars per year after that in order to catch up on vehicle replacements.

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