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FEATURE The U.K. Police Fleet Manager's Conference Caption caption caption caption . Caption caption caption caption . Caption caption caption caption . Caption caption caption caption . S They might be owned by someone other than the British, but Jaguar, Volvo and Range Rover shared an impressive stand at the event. ARTICLE SUMMARY N ow in its 38th year, the U.K.'s National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) con- ference held at Peterborough featured a few educational sessions and a huge display of police-oriented vehicles. These include small sedans, large sedans, crossovers/SUVs, estates (station wag- ons), minivans, transport vans and ar- mored vehicles. There is something for everyone – including solutions to prob- lems – for the United Kingdom's 999 (emergency services) fleet managers. Te U.K.'s numerous Police Authorities and HM Government's Home Office con- tinue their relentless money-saving mission. Tose in admin functions have seen their bud- gets cut to the bone, and now forces are hav- ing to concentrate on joint strategic thinking, integrating functions like buying / equipping police fleets by region. NAPFM event manager Mike Cripps noted that with challenges come new opportunities. And that means a much closer working re- lationship between all three 999 services not only to save money – but also improve front- line performance. Tis saw members of the national Strate- gic Ambulance Fleet group hold its fleet and procurement seminar at this year's event, an example of partnership working, which augurs well for the future. And while this year's show attracted another record number of exhibitors – including a few interesting new names from abroad, notably China – it also highlighted the The U.K.'s National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) conference featured educational sessions and police-oriented vehicles. MORE INFORMATION www.napfmevent.org.uk 56 Police Fleet Manager Jul-Aug 2012 56 Police Fleet Manager Mar-Apr 2010