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Newsby Wayne ParhamMarch 31, 2022

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.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2018

Ford Unveils Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid

The all-new pursuit-rated Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid is designed to help make the lives of law enforcement officers easier with improved pursuit performance and standard all-wheel drive – and save agencies and taxpayers money.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2014

Propane Industry Unveils New Brand, Tagline

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced today the launch of a new logo and brand identity for propane, PROPANE Clean American Energy. It's hoped that more fleets will use the fuel for vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2012

Ala. Agency Converts 30 Vehicles to Propane Autogas

The Mobile (Ala.) Police Department is converting 30 cruisers to run on clean propane autogas, according to Alliance Autogas.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2011

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2011

Georgia Sheriff Saving $105,000 a Year with Propane Fuel

The department now has 36 patrol cars in its fleet that act as hybrid propane vehicles. For the conversion, a separate propane fuel system is added that allows the vehicles to switch between propane fuel and traditional gasoline.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2010

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2009

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 23, 2009

Georgia Sheriff Adds 30 Hybrid Propane Patrol Vehicles

Force 911 has completed the installation of 30 hybrid propane fuel systems for 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. The county was able to purchase the propane fuel systems using seized drug funds.

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