MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Ford is seeing increased interest in its Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid, as orders of the standard hybrid version have increased to more than 20% of all its PIU units ordered to date.
The South Fulton (Georgia) Police Department is adding 41 new cruisers to its fleet to support its updated police beat design. The vehicles will be leased.
Government fleet managers seeking long-term solutions for vehicle bodies must navigate the challenge of finding an OEM that can meet their specific needs in a timely manner.
The City of Tacoma, Wash., has bought 59 Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid patrol vehicles in a first step to transitioning the entire patrol fleet to hybrids.
Standardizing its fleet to all Pierce apparatus gives Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services firefighters the ease to operate any vehicle in the fleet, including reserves.
Municipalities in Jefferson County, Wis., could save money by sharing equipment, including Public Works vehicles and fire trucks, according to a research group.
Three consumer groups are urging 22 states to stop buying vehicles from select OEMs for their state fleets. California has already adopted a similar policy.
The Kansas Highway Patrol has requested two new helicopters and an airplane to replace its aging fleet and meet growing demand for assistance from across the state.
Law enforcement agencies in South Carolina and Wyoming have added armored vehicles to help with weather events and emergency situations.
The Massachusetts State Police has activated automatic vehicle location (AVL) systems in nearly 3,000 cruisers, installing them in the vehicles rather than in laptops.