Take Home Cruiser Program
|
8/1/2007 7:20 PM
|
sgahan
Join Date: July 2007
Posts: 1
|
Take Home Cruiser Program
My department has 7 full-time officers. I would consider the chief to be working retired and refuses to look into anything that would better the police department. Because of the size of the department we are required to take call often. We barely get compensated for court (time or mileage), and have on many instances had to use our personal vehicles for work related tasks (evidence transport, training, court...etc).
I would like to propose a take-home cruiser program. I have a few ideas of how to fund the program, but need more information regarding the effectiveness, cost analysis, pros & cons, from other similar departments that do have issued vehicles.
If you have access to a policy regarding the vehicle program, or have a copy of a proposal that may have been submitted to your agency, I would like to be contacted and have that information forwarded to me.
Steve
sgahan_jp@yahoo.com
|
|
REPLY 1 - 2 of 2
|
|
8/3/2007 5:50 AM
|
#1
|
yarbrough
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 70
|
RE: Take Home Cruiser Program
Steve,
Typically take home assigned units are better maintained. There should be alot of research info available on-line. We have a take home program, but it is limited to 1 mile outside the jurisdictional limits of the City, so it's too restictive to actually be of use. I think it should be based upon a reasonable response time versus distance. You may try calling the Travis Co TX SO Admin, they have a pretty liberal program.
|
|
|
8/9/2007 8:47 PM
|
#2
|
Aqua Pig
Join Date: June 2007
Posts: 41
|
RE: Take Home Cruiser Program
I know of several agencies that do this. One of those agencies made it mandatory that the officer use the vehicle while off duty. That includes taking it shopping, etc. This allowed the Sheriff to have increased police presence in all areas of the county. Some guys felt like they were cops 24/7, but for a free car, insurance and gas in this day and age....thats still a good deal.
SELLING POINT: The perception of more cops on the streets is always good for lower crime and re-election for the incumbent Sheriff.
|
|
|
Hot Products
-
November 2008 - Product Patrol
VTAC Gear
5.11 Tactical
At the request of end-users, some of 5.11’s VTAC tactical gear is now available in Tac OD green. Among them are 5.11’s rugged RUSH24 and RUSH72 backpacks, which feature heavy-duty stitching and self-healing YKK zippers. Innovations include compression straps, sternum straps, a hydration pocket, and webbing strips.
View More
-
November 2008 - Product Patrol
Side Airbag Compatible System
Pro-gard Products
Pro-gard’s laboratory tested A125 airbag compatible transport system is designed to protect officers. The system, which secures prisoners in the back seat of a patrol car, is designed to flex away from the side curtain airbags. This design allows officers to be safe and secure while transporting prisoners.
View More
e-News Sign-up
PoliceMag.com offers a selection of FREE e-newsletters. Get news and information about topics important to you.
- OnTarget - Sent to you weekly. General law enforcement news.
- Firearms & Tactics - Sent to you every other week. Training tips and news on the gun market.
- Patrol Tactics - Sent to you weekly. Timely information for street cops.
- Recruit - Sent to you monthly. Advice for the aspiring officer.
- SWAT - Sent to you weekly. Techniques for tactical team members and leaders.
- Trainers and Training - Sent to you monthly. Tips, techniques, and advice to help you improve your training and stretch your training dollar.
|