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Controlling Costs: Fuel

NCJ Number
226527
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 75 Issue: 12 Dated: December 2008 Pages: 26,28,30,32
Author(s)
W. Dwayne Orrick
Date Published
December 2008
Length
4 pages
Annotation
This article explores some of the techniques police departments have initiated in response to fuel price increases.
Abstract
Law enforcement leaders are continually challenged with real-life issues regarding the safety, security, and quality of life within their communities. The current volatile world economy can have an impact on local police budgets. The uncertainty of today’s economy will likely decrease tax revenues, placing new requirements on agencies. A large part of the fuel costs incurred by local government comes from police departments. Adopting different policing procedures will assist in controlling these costs during times of economic crisis. Some techniques initiated by law enforcement agencies across the country to the rising fuel costs and discussed in this article include: redirecting resources, increasing revenues, modifying service delivery, reducing consumption, developing practical solutions to short-term problems, and exploring alternative-fuel vehicles. 2 notes