Fleet Management
Law enforcement should accept the challenge of marrying autonomous vehicle engineering with innovative public safety tools to enhance crime-fighting
Don’t be afraid to regularly take your unit to your city, county or state vehicle maintenance folks to have them check the brake pads and wheel alignment
Chief Neil Cervenka outlines key considerations from his agency’s journey toward an electric police fleet
Whether it’s a compact car for fuel efficiency or an SUV equipped for tactical operations, each police vehicle type serves a unique role within the broader mission of public safety and law enforcement
Anaheim police said the Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, such as rapid acceleration, storage capacity and low maintenance requirements
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
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Many agencies have resorted to the cannibalization of other vehicles in order to keep their vehicles on patrol
“The biggest priority here is to make sure our students and staff are safe, and we’re protecting their security at all times,” Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett said
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The take-home car program is one improvement the city government has provided to the Greensboro Police Department in order to drive recruiting efforts
“We’re duct-taping and bubble-gumming things together,” public safety director Lee Schmidt said
City officials have identified the dealers who can supply 49 Dodge Charger Pursuits, 29 Ford Police Interceptors and other vehicles
Check out the Aspen (Colo.) Police Department’s newest squad car: a Telsa Model Y
Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the new design will “ensure the safety of our officers, have a QR code to improve customer service and a revamped interior for a more efficient and comfortable work environment”
Somerset PD Chief Joel Trepczyk answered residents’ questions following their EV purchase, including why the Model Y was chosen as well as officer feedback
Mayor Eric Adams said his administration has already surpassed its 2025 goal for electrifying the fleet
“Let’s be clear: Selling drugs is not legal. Using drugs out in the open is completely unacceptable,” Mayor London Breed said
The new Tesla Model Y accompanies the department’s first K-9
“This vehicle will be more cost-effective, saving our citizens money while at the same time helping reduce emissions,” Mayor Mark Landman said
The device captured footage during the standoff when Devin Weiland shot at the drone and at an armored vehicle brought into the area to deploy tear gas
SUVs, which include both hybrids and all-electrics, are becoming the new norm as the NYPD starts to retire its traditional sedan-based vehicle fleet
The department ordered two Tesla Model Ys, two Tesla Model 3s and a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV
The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle combines an electric powertrain with police-specific features
The Blazer EV PPV can log at least 290 miles before plugging in, Chevrolet says
“The department recognizes that these changes will affect response times for certain calls,” a Facebook post read
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