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The new hybrid cruisers and idling policy are just some of the initiatives being reviewed by the WRPS Green Team. To learn more about our greener fleet vehicles, check out our video featuring our new hybrid cruisers. The hybrid cruisers are estimated to save approximately $4,000 per year in fuel costs. On Friday, the Secaucus Police Department showcased two new hybrid Ford Escape Police Vehicles, which will be used on extra-duty traffic details in construction zones. So far, three of the hybrid cruisers have been deployed to Central, North and South divisions. “Hybrid vehicle technology will allow us to reduce idling time and, in tandem with the launch of our new idling policy, we aim to reduce idling by our members across the Service using gas powered vehicles.” “Our investment in hybrid cruisers will not only benefit our environment, but will have a valuable impact on cost savings,” said Bryan Larkin, Chief of Police. WRPS purchased eight 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles as part of a pilot project. We’ve been happy with them.Waterloo Region, Ontario – The Waterloo Regional Police Service is excited to announce the launch of its first hybrid cruisers, as the Service moves towards green technologies. “They were sort of untested with not a lot of experience in other communities, but in the last couple of years, we have had minimal issues. “(The hybrids) have been working out well, and not many issues,” Rothrock said. It’s go-to Chevy police vehicle for departments across the country, boasting a cavernous cargo area, upgraded brakes, new looks, and more. The town was hesitant at first because of the high price of lithium batteries and the lack of data to support the vehicle's efficiency, but after careful consideration, the town decided to go ahead, and the decision paid off, he said. It was an “experiment” when the police department switched to hybrid vehicles in 2019, Rothrock said. “Once we hit our goal, we auction the old vehicles.” “We set aside money every year for vehicle replacements and other expensive purchases,” Rothrock said. The town's purchasing department auctions off older vehicles, Rothrock said. Mealy also noted that the project's budget utilizes the Florida Sheriffs Association contract, which allows all eligible agencies to purchase a wide variety of vehicles, equipment and services. "The two existing patrol unit vehicles are beyond useful life and were approved for replacement in the FY22 Budget," he wrote. A 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid was purchased by the county for about 34,000, a third less than what such a vehicle retails for on the market, said Sheriff Troy R. In a memorandum to the council, Dean Mealy, the town purchasing manager, wrote that the hybrid vehicles will replace a 2014 and a 2015 patrol unit.
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“Our town is both environmentally conscious and vested in cost efficiencies.” Police trial new plug-in hybrid patrol cars much sooner than expected After robust criticism for ordering 3000 new koda petrol cars to replace an ageing Holden fleet, the police will begin testing the European manufacturers new hybrid station wagons this month. “Replacing our aging patrol vehicles with hybrid options continues the town’s green initiatives, reduces exhaust pollution and saves money on fuel costs,” he said. William Rothrock said the department has replaced two of its gas-powered units every year with hybrids since 2019 to advance the town’s green initiative.