
The addition of seven new vehicles for the Longboat Key Police Department will eliminate the “hot seat” situation the department currently has. “Hot seating” is the practice of using a police vehicle 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
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Tuscaloosa PD is currently short around 30 officers. Those who have left have pointed to an interest in take-home vehicle programs at nearby departments.
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The City of Shreveport, Louisiana, will transfer nearly $6.5 million from the general fund to purchase vehicles and equipment for the Police and Fire departments.
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The change would allow the Livingston County, Michigan, Sheriff's Office to keep patrol cars for six years instead of three.
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The City of Providence, R.I., is considering a program that will allow police officers who live in the city to take vehicles home.
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The Little Rock (Ark.) Police Department will delay implementing its newer, stricter take-home vehicle policy because of a shortage of police officers and a spike in crime.
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The Monroe Police Department (La.) added 32 new Chevrolet Tahoes to its fleet, enough for every officer to have his or her own vehicle and take it home
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The City of Northport, Ala., is revising its vehicle use policy to adhere to federal guidelines, specifically, defining take-home vehicles as a fringe benefit that employees declare as taxable income.
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By implementing a take-home police vehicle program, the Wilmington Police Department (N.C.) is keeping vehicles longer and increasing officer morale.
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The City of New Orleans, La., is investing heavily in public safety for 2017, including 300 new take-home cars, a mobile booking unit, and additional K9 units. The investments will cost nearly $40 million.
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