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This is a compilation of 10 recent news items that readers have been most interested in this week. Watch the video then learn more about each item below.
Top Government Fleet Headlines as of January 27, 2025
Cost, Supply Issues Push New Mexico PD from Hybrids to Fuel-Efficient ICE Vehicles: The Santa Fe Police Department is opting for vehicles with a more fuel efficient engine, rather than hybrids.
Apply for the 2025 Leading Fleets Award: The award is open to government fleets and recognizes operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.
Michigan State Police Puts Patrol EV into Service: The vehicle will be used by state properties security officers, who specialize in general law enforcement and security services at state-owned and leased facilities in the Lansing area.
Modernizing for Efficiency: Meeting the Demands of Rapid Equipment Deployment: Discover how one city is streamlining emergency response operations, leveraging cooperative purchasing, and modernizing equipment to tackle increasing demands with efficiency and precision.
Dealing With Workplace Fraud in Fleets: Workplace fraud in government organizations can result in significant financial losses, but understanding its causes and implementing effective controls can help mitigate the risk.
Closing the Gap: Collaborating to Improve Your Police Fleet Operations: How the Fairfax County Police Department was able to streamline its upfitting and maintenance turnaround times using data and collaboration.
North Carolina PD to Run Steady Blue Lights 24/7 on Vehicles for Increased Visibility: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's new initiative is aimed at lowering the crime rate and increasing officer visibility to the public.
What Does CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets Move Mean for Government Fleets?: The California Air Resources Board walked back its request for the waiver it would need from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
HAAS Alert Rolls Out Digital Alerting Technology in Michigan Fleet Vehicles: The Michigan Department of Transportation and the city of Dearborn are activating Safety Cloud on a mixture of public safety and roadway maintenance vehicles to deliver real-time alerts to drivers of upcoming roadway hazards like responding emergency vehicles and work zones.
The Model Year 2025 Police Vehicle Lineup: OEMs are giving police vehicles major upgrades for model year 2025. Ford, GM, and Stellantis share which new features to look forward to.
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