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Takoma Park police propose three hybrid patrol cars, two mobile camera trailers; officers cite limits of current electric pursuit vehicles
Summary
Chief Duvall told council the department will buy three marked hybrid patrol vehicles (pushing two replacements to next year) and two additional mobile camera trailers; staff cited concerns about electric pursuit‑rated vehicle range and local charging infrastructure as reasons to favor hybrids now.
Chief Duvall presented a work‑session briefing on planned purchases for the police fleet and mobile camera trailers. The department proposed acquiring three marked hybrid patrol vehicles this year (down from an originally planned five) after the vehicle‑replacement committee evaluated fiscal prudence and operational needs. The hybrids are marked vehicles intended for daily patrol use; the department said hybrids are available now and satisfy current operational and supply constraints.
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