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Vehicle Ops

Ohio Agency Adds $3.5M In Patrol Vehicles

The Toledo (Ohio) Police Department is revamping its police fleet with 117 new Ford vehicles at a cost of nearly $3.5 million.

September 10, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Police: N.J. Fleet Manager Posed As Officer In Robbery

The fleet manager of the new Camden County (N.J.) Police Department allegedly posed as a police officer to stop a pedestrian and rob him using a police badge, radio, and agency vehicle.

August 25, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Calif. Sheriff Using Idle-Reduction Systems on Patrol Vehicles

The Alameda County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office has installed idle-reduction systems on eight of its patrol vehicles, including five Dodge Chargers, two Ford Police Interceptor sedans, and a Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

August 15, 2013

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

Vehicle Ops

Professional Services

NAFA Fleet Management Assn.

NAFA is the premier not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public safety vehicles, trucks, and buses. NAFA provides its members with a full range of products and services.

August 8, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Wash. Agency Purchases 27 Police Vehicles

The agency purchased 14 Ford Police Interceptor sedans, eight Ford P.I. Utility vehicles, and four other vehicles slated for the agency's Criminal Apprehension Team.

August 1, 2013

Vehicle Ops

New Ga. City Hires Officers, Unveils Patrol Cars

The Brookhaven (Ga.) Police Department, which unveiled its new vehicle fleet on Tuesday, will take over patrol duties from the DeKalb County Police Department on July 31.

July 14, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Border Patrol Implements 'Fuel Conservation' In Texas

Budget cuts have hampered the U.S. Border Patrol’s work in its busiest sector on the Southwest border, agents said Friday, with the agency introducing fuel conservation measures in the Rio Grande Valley that have agents patrolling on foot and doubling up in vehicles.

June 16, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Iowa City Reconsiders Patrol Car Choice

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is re-evaluating its decision to go with the Chevrolet Caprice PPV as its primary patrol car. The city originally purchased seven Caprice PPVs in late 2012 but since then has been testing Ford's and Chrysler's latest police models.

January 29, 2013

Vehicle Ops

N.C. County Gets Patrol Cars It Didn’t Order

The Scotland County (N.C.) Sheriff's Office received eight brand new, decaled patrol vehicles from a local Ford dealership earlier this month—but officials are saying they never purchased the vehicles.

January 29, 2013

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Insurer Auctions Slain Pa. Cop's Cruiser

Officials in Penn Hills, Pa., said they were disturbed that the city's insurance company posted a slain officer's cruiser for online auction.

January 28, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Video: Texas Agency Explains Patrol Car Choice On YouTube

The city of Corpus Christi, Texas, recently explained its switch from Ford Crown Victoria police sedans to Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs via a City Council television program that was posted to YouTube.

January 7, 2013