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Vehicle Ops
N.C. Agency Saves on Fuel Costs With Idle Reduction System, Propane Vehicles
The Raleigh (N.C.) Police Department has saved more than $22,000 through the use of propane autogas in 20 vehicles, and it expects savings of $63,000 through the use of Energy Xtreme Battery Systems anti-idling devices on 29 vehicles.
August 26, 2012
Weapons
Fuel Costs Trim Raise for N.M. Deputies
Torrance County, N.M., sheriff's deputies will not be getting as big a raise as they thought this year because the sheriff's department is spending more than planned for fuel.
June 9, 2008
Vehicle Ops
Small California Departments Deal with Increased Fuel Costs, Keep Patrols Rolling
“Like everybody else in law enforcement, we will just adapt accordingly,” says Chief Ramar. “If the gas prices continue the way they are, for next year we will either have to figure out a way to cut back or get more funding on that line-item budget.”
March 31, 2022
Vehicles
Small California Departments Deal with Increased Fuel Costs, Keep Patrols Rolling
“Like everybody else in law enforcement, we will just adapt accordingly,” says Chief Ramar. “If the gas prices continue the way they are, for next year we will either have to figure out a way to cut back or get more funding on that line-item budget.”
March 31, 2022
Vehicle Ops
N.C. Agency Running 10 Crown Vics On Propane Fuel
The agency estimates it will reduce the amount of gasoline used in a year by 30,000 to 36,000 gallons and save at least $30,000 in fuel costs with the move. The department also expects reduced maintenance costs due to the high-octane rating of propane fuel.
August 4, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Wis. Sheriff's Office Converts Cruiser to Autogas for Fuel Savings
The Iowa County (Wis.) Sheriff's Office expects to save between $5,000 and $5,400 annually on fuel costs after converting one cruiser to run on propane autogas.
August 27, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Baltimore PD Rolls Out Hybrid Patrol Fleet
The department hopes the hybrid vehicles will decrease downtime, lower overall repair costs, and lower overall fuel costs.
May 3, 2022
Vehicle Ops
Ga. Agency Converts 25 Patrol Cars to Propane Autogas
The move will save the department more than $11,000 in fuel costs and will displace nearly 10 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over a period of three months, according to Alliance Autogas.
August 27, 2012
Vehicle Ops
New Mexico City Restores Take-Home Vehicles
The unanimous vote came after Belen Police Chief Dan Robb proposed to trim his budget to offset the money that the city would have saved by taking away the vehicles. He said the department could switch to 12-hour shifts to save on fuel costs, according to the newspaper.
December 28, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Oregon Agency Switching to Ford Police Interceptor Utility
The Eugene (Ore.) Police Department is switching to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and is planning to purchase 23 new SUVs. After replacing the vehicles, the agency expects to save more than $150,000 in fuel costs each year.
August 15, 2013
Vehicles
LAPD Launches Cost-Reduction Study for Fleet
The Los Angeles Police Department's fleet manager has outlined several cost-control measures to address rising costs, including a study of major fleet costs to develop strategies for reducing top expenditures for fuel, tires, brake components, and big-ticket components such as transmissions and engines.
April 16, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Ore. Sheriff Tests Fuel-Saving Device
The Douglas County (Ore.) Sheriff's Department is testing a device called a Smart Emissions Reducer on its vehicles in order to save money on fuel and cut emissions.
August 14, 2012
Vehicle Ops
Georgia Deputy Leaps From Flaming Propane-Fueled Cruiser
The interior of the car caught fire, when Deputy Gary Cox decided to light up a cigarette. The agency is investigating whether there was a leak and has suspended propane use.
October 25, 2010
Vehicle Ops
Force 911 Installs Hybrid Propane Fuel Units for Georgia Sheriff's Department
Force 911 completed the installation of 30 hybrid propane fuel systems for the Jackson County (Ga.) Sheriff's Department. The fuel conversions create a dual fuel system in each vehicle, allowing it to run on traditional gasoline or propane gas.
July 29, 2009
Vehicles
Should Patrol Cars Be More Fuel Efficient?
Without releasing specific mpg ratings for its new patrol vehicles, the company announced the sedan would offer a 20% improvement on fuel usage over the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
March 30, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Cutting Car Costs
Keeping fleet operating costs under control is a top priority of police fleet managers, given the realities of budget shortfalls; however, with the 24/7 nature of patrol duty and other assignments, cutting operating costs can be a tall order.
POLICE
magazine spoke with fleet managers from large agencies throughout the country to find out how they do it.
March 31, 2005
Vehicle Ops
S.C. Agency Wants Officers To Pay To Fill Up
If City Manager Nolan Wiggins gets his way, Abbeville, S.C., Police officers who live outside the city limits will be required to pay for fuel used outside the city limits.
May 24, 2011
Vehicle Ops
How to Stretch Your Fleet Dollar
POLICE
Agencies nationwide are looking for ways to save money on their vehicles. Managing the rising costs of police fleets is a challenge that all law enforcement agencies are facing. Fortunately, there are technologies available to help fleet managers better manage these costs and save their departments thousands of dollars annually.
March 31, 2008
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