Mt Pleasant Police give Ford Explorers to Chevrolets – The Morning Sun

Many police departments across the country have used Ford vehicles since the 1950s, but some, including Mt. Pleasant, now they choose another brand.

Commissioners of Mt. Pleasant city earlier this week approved the purchase of t00,000wo new Tahoe sports utility vehicles from Berger Chevrolet in Grand Rapids through the state’s MiDeal program for $103,778.

One of the department’s Detectives is out of service more often than not because of the need for “frequent maintenance,” while another is at the end of its life at 80,000 miles instead of Ford’s estimated 100,000, prompting Mount Pleasant Police Assistant Chief . Brandon Bliss asked commissioners to approve the purchase of Tahoes from Berger, a dealer that has a contract with the state’s auto purchase program.

Before commissioners approved the purchase, Bliss said the two Explorers didn’t last as long as expected, and that the Tahoe has more storage space.

In an April 2 memo to Police Chief Paul Lauria, Bliss said the cost of repairs on one of the Explorers exceeded the vehicle’s value, and that the other needed repairs until it was no longer on the road.