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Mike Scott

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Mike Scott is a Michigan-based freelance writer and marketing consultant who has contributed to more than 100 national and local magazines, websites and newspapers. He also produces copy for a wide range of businesses and works full-time as a marketing communications director for a global market research firm.

Articlesby Mike ScottNovember 4, 2011

San Bernardino County Maximizes Equipment Utilization

Careful maintenance, effective staff training, strategic equipment placement, and use of GPS tracking help the nation's largest county maximize its equipment utilization.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 24, 2011

Sporty Police Cars

Crown Victorias and Dodge Chargers and may be among the most typical makes and models of police cars used in the United States today. Some departments have a handful of “sportier” cars, many of which are used in special ways.

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Articlesby Mike ScottNovember 8, 2010

Google Helps D.C. Improve Operations

For nearly two years, the Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department has used a Google-centric program to become more efficient, and even boost response time.

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Articlesby Mike ScottAugust 23, 2010

How to Recondition a K-9 Police Vehicle

A k-9 companion in a police vehicle introduces additional areas of concern to overall vehicle cleanliness and resale.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMay 11, 2010

Manufacturers Debut Next Generation of Police Cars

Increased comfort and convenience, improved vehicle ingress and egress, advanced technology, and improved officer safety mark the next generation of police cars.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 18, 2010

Designing Police Vehicles: It's Not Just ‘Black & White’

By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

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Articlesby Mike ScottNovember 9, 2009

Chevrolet Debuts All-New 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle

Available in two configurations with an available unmarked version, the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is rear-wheel driven, offering six- and eight-cylinder engines.

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Articlesby Mike ScottNovember 6, 2009

Carbon Motors Introduces E7 Concept Vehicle

Targeted specifically to law enforcement agencies of all sizes, the E7 Concept will be marketed as a custom-made police vehicle.

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Articlesby Mike ScottSeptember 21, 2009

‘Green is Good’ for Evergreen Fleet Initiative

Several Puget Sound, Wash., public sector fleet departments have established the Evergreen Fleet Initiative, which they hope will serve as a standard in the Northwest region.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 4, 2009

Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs

Volatility in gas prices has made creating fuel budgets a tough job. Fleets share their ideas and best practices.

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