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DPS asks for funds to replace patrol fleet; seeks roughly 30 patrol vehicles
5107960 · July 1, 2025
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Summary
DPS told the committee it needs to replace aging patrol vehicles, requested roughly 30 new patrol cars (estimate to replace 29), and said only about 33 of the department's 149 vehicles are currently operational; planned purchases would use pending grant funds when available.
The Department of Public Safety told the House Ways and Means committee it needs to replace dozens of patrol vehicles and that many existing fleet vehicles are out of service.
Commissioner Anthony Amekronas and staff told the committee the department has a total fleet count they described as up…
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