• Managing a police fleet is much more than just choosing vehicles — it's about strategically selecting, equipping, maintaining, and eventually retiring them to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

    Take a deep dive into the full lifecycle of a police vehicle, starting with procurement decisions tailored to your agency’s needs, continuing through specialized upfitting and officer training for deployment, and extending to routine maintenance and the integration of emerging technologies.

    After the vehicle has reached the end of its lifecycle, explore best practices for decommissioning and surplus management. Take away actionable insights and strategies to streamline your fleet operations and maximize ROI at every stage.

    Speakers:
    Sgt. Tom Gorman, Connecticut State Police
    Craig Fargo, State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection 

  • Building a successful preventive maintenance (PM) program for fleets involves a structured approach that maximizes vehicle uptime, reduces unexpected breakdowns, and ultimately saves costs.

    Speaker:
    Jen Brown, MSL, City of Flagstaff Public Works

  • You want the latest in emerging technologies and telematics, but cutting-edge tech usually cuts deep into your budget.  In today's environment of tightening finances and rising costs, fleet managers face increasing pressure to maintain high standards of safety while managing limited resources. In this session, we will explore how cooperative purchasing can be a powerful tool to help public purchasers control expenses without compromising the safety and performance of their fleets. Learn how to use group buying power, streamline procurement processes, and access high-quality, cost-effective equipment and services tailored to law enforcement. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to optimize their fleet budgets while ensuring officer safety and operational efficiency.

    Learning objectives:

    1. Attendees will hear the latest purchasing trends for equipping law enforcement vehicles

    2. Participants will learn how to use cooperative purchasing to control up-front costs while maintaining fleet safety

    3. You will learn how paying for newer technology today pays off in the long run

    Moderator:
    Andy Campbell, Sourcewell

    Panelists:
    Crosby Grindle, MPA, EFO, Cooperative Services
    David Theel, Cooperative Services