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Paul Clinton

Senior Web Editor

Paul is a seasoned digital journalist who has covered an array of fleet and automotive topics for Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, Mobile Electronics, Police Magazine, Work Truck, and other Bobit Business Media publications.

A Sure Bet for Reducing Distracted Police Driving

While shootouts and ambush killings of police officers provide high-profile examples of the hazards of police work, more often than not officers lose their lives while driving patrol vehicles.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonMarch 1, 2017

Chevrolet Bolt EV Electrifies Public Fleets

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV's biggest advantages are its 238-mile range and more affordable price point.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonFebruary 10, 2017

A Closer Look at GM's Police Strategy

Starting this spring, law enforcement agencies will no longer be able to order a pursuit-rated sedan from General Motors.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonJanuary 20, 2017

Does Police Vehicle Testing Still Matter?

Each fall, the Michigan State Police and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department evaluate the current crop of police vehicles with a battery of road tests and provide a mountain of data about their performance, braking, and vehicle dynamics.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonDecember 8, 2016

Can EVs Work as Patrol Vehicles?

Adding a fleet of battery-electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids to your motor pool is one thing. But giving an electrified sedan to a police officer seems like a trickier proposition.

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Newsby Paul ClintonNovember 8, 2016

How Will Verizon Integrate Acquisitions?

With regulatory approvals now in the rear-view mirror, Verizon must now decide whether to merge its three telematics companies as separate business units or merge them into Verizon Telematics.

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Newsby Paul ClintonSeptember 13, 2016

Phoenix Parking Enforcement Cars Reducing Operating Costs

The City of Phoenix's Chevrolet Spark subcompact cars have reduced maintenance costs by more than 40% over the smart cars they replaced about two years ago for parking enforcement, according to the city.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJuly 20, 2016

GM Offers Off-Road Options for Silverado SSV

General Motors has begun offering an off-road package for its Chevrolet Silverado special service truck for first responders.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJune 29, 2016

Chevrolet Expands Suburban 3500HD for Police, Fire

Chevrolet will offer its Suburban 3500 Heavy Duty full-size SUV to state and local state and local government entities and commercial fleets as a police or fire emergency response vehicle for the 2017 model year, after developing the vehicle as an unmarked armored federal law enforcement vehicle, a GM spokesman said.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJune 14, 2016

LAPD Details EV Lease Deal

The Los Angeles Police Department is leasing its 100 BMW i3 battery-electric hatchbacks through a local BMW dealership, following a competitive bidding process that didn't include Tesla Motors, even though the department tested the Model S as a possible police vehicle.

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