February 3, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
A program that would assign each Livingston County sheriffâs deputy their own patrol vehicle continues to gain steam through the approval process.
The Deputy Assigned Vehicle program has seen success in savings in several law enforcement agencies that have implemented it, including the Michigan State Police. In January, the Board of Commissionerâs Public Safety Committee approved a resolution in support, and Monday, a similar resolution was before their General Government committee.
The goal is to increase the Sheriffâs Officeâs fleet by 14 vehicles, starting with five this year. Each deputy would be assigned their own, rather than partnering up like they currently do, and take their vehicle home each day. This will ideally decrease maintenance costs while increasing vehicle life span, visibility in neighborhoods, and efficiency during shift changes. It has the added benefit of