Rising Fuel Prices Affect Agencies Across the Country
Law & Order › Vol. 56 Nbr. 8, August 2008
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By constantly reviewing fleet operations and relative costs, the officers identify cost-saving measures that will minimally affect their law enforcement services. Curbing cruisers for 15 minutes every hour and walk the beat (Fairfield County, OH Sheriff); takehome car restrictions (Anne Arundel County, MD Sheriff); a 15% to 25% mileage reduction per month (Georgia State Patrol); increased used of hybrid vehicles for admin use (Houston, TX Police) are some gas price strategies. Adding a $12 "fuel surcharge" to traffic citations (Holly Springs, GA); an increase in bicycle and golf cart patrols; a request not to use air conditioning; elimination of most take-home cars; elimination of personal miles on takehome cars are other counter-measures.
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Rising Fuel Prices Affect Agencies Across the Country
The nation's high gas prices have affected all aspects of our society, including law enforcement. Numerous police departments across the country are making changes to their fleet operations as a direct result of the soaring cost at the gas pumps. The following is a look at some of the significant steps agencies (big and small, urban and rural) are taking to combat the rising fuel prices.
Brentwood, TN PoliceAccording to David Gossett, who is in fleet management at the Brentwood, TN Police Department, the only step his agency is taking is re-budgeting for more money. They already have 6cylinder engines in their police cars and stay on top of their vehicles' maintenance to make efficient use of their gas.Chesterfield County, VA PoliceAt this time, the Chesterfiel...See the full content of this document
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