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Sheriff's office warns of aging fleet, proposes leasing as an option
Summary
A representative of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office told council the department faces a 'vehicle crisis' with many units exceeding 100,000 miles and urged the county to consider leasing as an alternative to purchase.
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office told the council Monday that its patrol and specialized vehicles are aging and creating safety and reliability concerns, and it urged the county to consider leasing programs as a potential long-term solution.
Brad Douglas, speaking on behalf of Sheriff Montgomery, described the county—leet as "in a critical situation" with approximately 40 frontline vehicles that rack up heavy-duty miles. "We have 26 vehicles that are 10 to 15 years old," Douglas said. "Four of those are over…
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