Clay County Sheriff’s Office Switching to Chevrolet Tahoe From Ford Explorer
The Florida agency is replacing its Explorer patrol fleet with the Tahoe SUV.
Source: Action News Jax ↗
Clay County, Florida, Sheriff Michelle Cook has announced a plan to replace the office’s Ford Explorer patrol fleet with the Chevrolet Tahoe, projecting lower long-term costs and longer vehicle service life from the switch.
The Tahoe carries a purchase price roughly $5,000 higher per unit than the Explorer, but Cook’s office projects the GM SUV will run 30,000 to 50,000 miles longer, extending service life by one to three years. Resale value on the Tahoe is double that of the Explorer, according to the agency.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) plans to handle patrol vehicle upfitting in-house, building out and wiring cages, lights and sirens internally rather than contracting the work out. The agency said that shift will save $4,000 per vehicle and cut the time required to get units into service.
The CCSO fleet operation is also pursuing GM Certified Warranty Center status, which would allow the shop to perform its own warranty repairs and receive direct reimbursement from GM, reducing turnaround time on warranty work.
A separate change covers the agency’s vehicle logo application. The work is moving from an out-of-county vendor to a local company, a shift the office projects will save approximately $400 per vehicle and reduce processing time.
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