
An independent team hired to reform the Cleveland Police Department is asking a federal judge for help in creating a fleet replacement plan. Currently, the department lacks a sufficient vehicle replacement plan and uses outdated equipment, according to a court filing.
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An efficiency study of the City of Pekin, Ill., recommended the city create a fleet superintendent position to consolidate all the duties performed by other departments.
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The Henry County, Ga., Police Department received approval to purchase 30 Dodge Chargers for $700,000 to replace vehicles with more than 150,000 miles on them.
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Alternative-fuel mandates are driven by political pressure, and too much data is leading to more work, according to fleet professionals around the country.
Read More →The Killeen (Texas) City Council will hear two resolutions that, if passed, will add 51 new vehicles to the city's fleet totaling almost $1.47 million. Of the vehicles proposed, 39 will go to the city's aging police fleet at a cost of $1.18 million.
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The Cincinnati (Ohio) Police Department has added 53 new Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles. These allow the city to replace its aging fleet, which has 60% of vehicles past their replacement cycle.
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The Pueblo (Colo.) Police Department will add 22 new Ford Police Interceptor SUVs after the city council approved a $1.1 million, five-year lease agreement for the vehicles.
Read More →The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will provide up to $6 million in state tax credits for fleets that replace at least two existing fleet vehicles with new or converted vehicles powered by alternative fuels.
Read More →The Dona Ana County (N.M.) commission is looking to create a vehicle replacement plan and schedule to keep track of replacements.
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The City of San Diego has begun using a $16-million reserve fund to immediately replace aging fleet vehicles that have been deemed 'critical,' and will consider leasing, financing, and other funding options to close its replacement backlog.
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