Tag: Managing a Police Fleet

Technology

First Look: Asset trackers

Fleet Complete’s new FirstNet-certified AT1 asset tracking solutions can provide you with valuable information about your agency’s equipment.

January 3, 2022

Vehicle Ops

Massachusetts State Police Transition to Hybrid Patrol Vehicles

Now the SUV makes up the vast majority of the Massachusetts State Police frontline fleet, and the agency is hoping to transition to the new PIU Hybrids when possible, ordering 161 hybrid versions this year.

April 16, 2020

Vehicle Ops

California City Council Approves Budget for New Vehicles, Video Systems

The Costa Mesa City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to approve $1.125 million this fiscal year to buy five replacement vehicles and upgrade or replace the video systems in the California city's police cars.

November 22, 2019

Vehicle Ops

(Video) 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Walkaround

James Morgan, a Ford government sales manager, explains what sets the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor apart from the Ford Explorer, what's changed from previous models, and what's stayed the same.

August 8, 2019

Technology

Verizon Connect Fleet for Government Provides New Fleet Tech for First Responders

Verizon Connect Fleet for Government is designed to meet the specific workforce management needs of government customers, including vehicle inspection automation, asset visibility and management, and tools designed to simplify and streamline processes, helping improve work experience for workers in the field.

June 17, 2019

Technology

SureCall Launches New Cell Signal Booster for Police Fleets

SureCall, a cell phone signal booster manufacturer, has announced the availability of the SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 NMO Fleet. The company says this new signal booster kit is as rugged as it is powerful to meet the needs of law enforcement fleets.

June 6, 2019

Vehicle Ops

How to Manage Your Fleet During a Disaster

Making sure vehicles are available to respond to calls during an event like a wildfire taxes resources and requires adjusting procedures in ways you might not have considered.

December 16, 2018

Vehicle Ops

How to Remarket Patrol Vehicles

Fleet managers nationwide use a variety of strategies to sell their retired law enforcement vehicles.

February 7, 2018

Vehicle Ops

Ford Says Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Police Utility the Result of Improper Upfitting

Responding to concerns about carbon monoxide exposure to officers using Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol SUVs, Ford said today the issues experienced by some law enforcement agencies are a result of improperly sealed holes in the body of the vehicles that were created during the process of upfitting them for police duty.

August 8, 2017

Vehicle Ops

ARI VehicleDowntimeView Helps Quickly Get Vehicles Back on the Road

ARI has developed a technology that can precisely measure how long a vehicle is out of service and provide data to proactively manage the reduction of a fleet's total downtime.

November 10, 2016

Vehicle Ops

Havis Releases Professional Installation and Upfit Guide for Fleet Mobility

Havis has released a new whitepaper to guide fleet managers through the process of upfitting and installing in-vehicle equipment to maximize driver comfort and safety, and increase productivity for a positive return on investment.

July 20, 2016

Vehicle Ops

LAPD Adds 100 BMW Electric Cars to Its Fleet

German automaker BMW has beaten California-based Tesla Motors Inc. by winning a contract to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 electric cars.

June 9, 2016