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NewsApril 4, 2012

Rhode Island Law Enforcement Agencies Plan to Replace Fleets With Windfall From Google Lawsuit Settlement

PROVIDENCE, RI - Rhode Island law enforcement agencies plan to replace aging vehicle fleets, set up a statewide police training center, and build a new headquarters with a $230 million asset forfeiture windfall from Google.

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NewsMarch 30, 2012

LA Sheriff's Department Rates 2012 Police Motorcycles

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evaluated its largest crop of police motorcycles in the fall, analyzing seven cycles for performance, safety, and comfort.

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NewsMarch 21, 2012

Cape Coral City Council Approves Purchase of 40 Dodge Charger Patrol Cars

CAPE CORAL, FL – In mid-March, 2012, the City of Cape Coral, Fla., approved the purchase of 40 patrol cars to replace a number of existing vehicles, all of which have more than 100,000 miles on them.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2012

Ford Police Interceptor Gets Official EPA Fuel Economy Numbers

Ford said that compared to its predecessor, the Crown Victoria, the new Interceptor gets 4 mpg better in city driving, and 5 mpg better on the highway. In addition, Ford said the engine produces 38 more horsepower.

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NewsMarch 9, 2012

Carbon Motors Denied Federal Loan to Build New Patrol Car

CONNERSVILLE, IN - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) won't provide $310 million in loans to Carbon Motors Corp. to produce the purpose-built E7 patrol car, the company announced.

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NewsMarch 7, 2012

Washington County, Ore., Running Chevrolet Caprice PPV and Tahoe Pilot Program

HILLSBORO, OR - Government Fleet magazine spoke with Tom Baylis, fleet manager for the County, about the pilot and how the County is making the switch from the Ford Crown Victoria to the new police vehicles on the market.

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NewsMarch 5, 2012

Orangeburg County Sheriff Adds Chargers to Fleet

ORANGEBURG, SC - The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department is replacing its Crown Vic fleet with an initial purchase of 20 Dodge Chargers.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2012

Chicago to Purchase 500 Ford Police Interceptors

CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Emanuel announced that the City's Department of Fleet and Facilities Management (2FM) will make an initial purchase of 100 Ford Interceptor sedans and SUVs for the City's law enforcement fleet, with plans to purchase a total of 500 vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

LA County Sheriff Tests 2012-13 Patrol Vehicles

FONTANA, CA - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released its annual vehicle evaluation, which includes fuel-economy test results as well as acceleration and braking.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2012

City of Marinette Converts Police Cruiser to Run on Propane Autogas

MARINETTE, WI - The City of Marinette Police Department converted a Ford Crown Victoria to run on propane autogas. The conversion is expected to save up to $5,000 in fuel costs annually.

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