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Don't Miss Out! To Attend Sign Up At: www.PoliceFleetExpo.com Since 2004, police fleet professionals have attended the Police Fleet Expo to network with their colleagues and be at the forefront to learn what's new for police fleets. PFE pro- vides the venue for police fleet professionals and fleet personnel with police responsibilities who are eager to improve and develop their skills, and need a dedicated police conference to address short- and long-term needs. As budgets continue to tighten, as the roll- out of new police vehicles continues; with the expansion of environmental regulations; and with technology your predecessor only dreamed of — it's more important than ever to have a one-stop shop to improve your skills, learn what's new, and network with colleagues. You can expect more than 15 hours of timely and valuable educational sessions. Educational sessions include individual classes from Chev- rolet, Chrysler and Ford, providing timely in- formation on police vehicles, service issues and important programs. Tey are also available to answer your specific questions and meet your needs. Whether you are a fleet veteran or have just been assigned to your position, the variety of classes will be sure to spark your interest and provide you with valuable infor- mation you can use in your daily tasks and for planning purposes. Class topics are wide and varied based on recommendations by attendees. Classes begin with the Agency Networking Dialogues pro- viding attendees an opportunity to network with their colleagues and discuss topics im- portant to you in an informal environment. Specific topics include Public Safety Anten- nas; Liability Risk; Fleet Operations; Lighting Technologies and Effectiveness; Alternative Police Vehicles; Tire Forensics; Getting the Most Out of an RFP; and Procurement. In addition, Richard Flint will be speaking. From the United Kingdom, Flint is the Fleet Manager of the North Yorkshire Police De- partment and the Chairman of the National Association of Police Fleet Managers. Flint will discuss police fleet operations and trends in the U.K., as well as spending the week get- ting to know us and learning from networking with attendees and vendors. In addition to the structured classes, the ex- hibit hall is open for 8.5 hours offering aisle after aisle of the most up-to-date equipment, technology and services, providing you with the tools to do your job. You will have plenty of time to roam more than 90,000 square feet of vendor displays. You will be able to examine new equipment, discover new services and talk to vendors, find some cost-saving ideas, put a plan together to replace outdated equipment, inquire about outsourcing, and improve your department efficiency all in one place. Tank you to Chief Rodney Monroe and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Depart- ment for being our host agency and for their hospitality. Our sincere appreciation goes to Chief Monroe and his staff for their profes- sionalism and for making us feel welcome dur- ing our preparations for the Expo. You can look forward to being at Charlotte Motor Speedway for several activities includ- ing a Ride & Drive provided by the vehicle manufacturers and the opportunity to sit in the right seat of a NASCAR-type vehicle while doing 165mph around the track! And get ready for some surprises at the track too. How about a night at the NASCAR Hall of Fame sponsored by SoundOff Signal and Setina Manufacturing? You can roam the halls with the legends honored there and participate in the interactive and stationary exhibits. To those attendees at the Expo, WEL- COME! And to those not here, I hope you read the Sept/Oct 2012 issue of Police Fleet Manager to learn about what we did in Charlotte and consider joining us in 2013. Te Police Fleet Expo is here to meet your needs and extend your networking opportunities. I'm always looking for new ideas to enhance the Expo, so if you have any suggestions or questions, please contact myself, Dennis Tucker, Chair of the PFE at DTucker@hendonpub.com or Vice Chair Scott Coy at SCoy@hendonpub.com. Post your comments on this story by visiting www.pfmmag.com www.pfmmag.com 41