MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is adding a fleet of 20 electric bikes as part of its ongoing green initiative.
Police officers, firefighters, EMTs/paramedics, and 911 dispatchers now qualify for a discount on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and OnStar vehicles and products.
The City and County of San Francisco has added three new mechanical sweepers designated to remove debris from protected bike lanes.
The Omaha (Neb.) Police Department took delivery of a new 45-foot mobile command center that can hold up to 15 officers.
The Bakersfield (Calif.) Police Department discontinued its motorcycle unit last year. Now it's coming back, with some changes.
The state anticipates $80,000 in annual savings and the reduction of 350,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions per year thanks to its battery-electric golf carts.
A City of Norman, Okla., fleet supervisor has been charged with embezzlement for allegedly making $1,380 in unauthorized purchases using city funds.
Ford has announced fleet incentives for its 2019-model-year lineup, including its police models and four Lincoln vehicles.
Switching up a vehicle procurement strategy comes with additional expenses. But it can pay off, too.
The San Francisco Fire Department was able to purchase smaller, more effective custom fire engines that can navigate to an emergency better — and safer, too.