The greening of police fleets is on the horizon, and Sgt. Jason Brake is taking action now to ensure a smooth transition — while facing budget constraints and keeping up customer service.
February 17, 2021
Tim Coxwell wants the Sheriff’s Office of Leon County, Fla., to serve as an example of leadership to the community.
November 6, 2020
This year the Big 3 are offering new SUVs, new engines, and new features for law enforcement fleets.
February 6, 2019
Dodge, maker of the popular Charger Pursuit sedan, has introduced a pursuit-rated SUV offering, the Durango Pursuit.
October 22, 2018
Just when you think you have the perfect fleet configuration, the unthinkable happens: your OEM discontinues a model your fleet has come to rely on. If your fleet faces this situation, here’s what to do.
March 16, 2018
Look at the current police vehicle and consumer vehicle trends and you can make predictions about 2019 police vehicles and what you'll be driving on duty in the next decade.
March 7, 2018
To combat injuries and fatalities from auto collisions, Orange County Sheriff’s Department in California set out to change its safety culture through a traffic safety initiative.
April 5, 2017
Ford offers optional equipment available only to fleets that includes police telematics, orange seatbelts, and adjustable pedals.
February 8, 2017
By implementing a take-home police vehicle program, the Wilmington Police Department (N.C.) is keeping vehicles longer and increasing officer morale.
February 7, 2017
Whether a public agency upfits its new police cars in-house or sends them out depends on a variety of factors. Here’s why agencies choose their methods and some best practices they’ve learned from years of experience.
December 14, 2016
Ford's Police Interceptor Utility and Explorer mid-size SUV may be built at the same Chicago assembly plant, but a closer look reveals plenty of differences between the consumer model and police vehicle.
June 2, 2016
Agencies with fleet-replacement budgets have begun selecting the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, Dodge Charger Pursuit, Ford Police Interceptor sedan, and Ford P.I. Utility to patrol their jurisdictions.
March 13, 2014
As police fleets search for their next patrol car, Government Fleet provides a brief review of popular police vehicles from the past, as well as current offerings from automakers.
June 11, 2013
Fleet managers are attending evaluation runs and crunching the numbers to see which of three outstanding new patrol vehicles best suit their needs.
November 21, 2011
Crown Victorias and Dodge Chargers and may be among the most typical makes and models of police cars used in the United States today. Some departments have a handful of “sportier” cars, many of which are used in special ways.
March 24, 2011
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