Christy GrimesFrom Christy GrimesPatrolDeadline Extended for Police Fleet Innovators Award ApplicationsThe Police Fleet Innovators Award is for fleet operations teams that have come up with innovative solutions to common problems in law enforcement fleets.February 26, 2024Vehicle OpsLessons Learned Managing the Nation’s Largest Police FleetIf you ask Martinez which “first” he’s most proud of, it’s getting his entire fleet of marked patrol vehicles outfitted with ballistic panels and glass from Hardwire. It came after several NYPD officers were shot and killed while sitting in their patrol vehicles in less than three years.February 1, 2023Vehicle OpsNYPD Unveils Redesigned Patrol VehiclesThe updated vehicles will include 360-degree interior camera systems. Highway patrol vehicles in the fleet already have in-car cameras, but the rest of the fleet does not. The updated ones will be able to capture more, with the 360-degree filming capabilities.February 1, 2023PatrolAtlanta PD Rolls Out Take-Home Program, New Car DesignOfficers voiced a desire for a take-home vehicle program, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens explained. It doesn't just have benefits to the officers, either. Dickens said seeing vehicles parked around the community brings people a sense of safety and security.November 10, 2022PatrolMO Police Given E-Bike for Downtown PatrolsPedego Kansas City, an e-bike company, donated an e-bike to the department after six months of testing by KCPD's Downtown Bike Patrol. Store owner Dan Cain said he hopes the e-bike will help officers on many levels, including responding to calls and increased interactions.October 21, 2022Vehicle OpsBaltimore PD Rolls Out Hybrid Patrol FleetThe department hopes the hybrid vehicles will decrease downtime, lower overall repair costs, and lower overall fuel costs.May 3, 2022Page 1 of 1
