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Old 06-02-2009, 11:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
Smart Car used as Sheriff Vehicle in Florida

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/sfl-airport-smart-cars-bn060209,0,3766754.story

Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti along with Rick and Rita Case unveil Smart cars to be used by safety officers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades. The Broward Sheriff's Office purchased the four environmentally friendly Smart cars from local dealer Rick Case Automotive in an effort to conserve fuel and reduce costs. (Sun Sentinel/Susan Stocker / June 2, 2009)



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Old 06-02-2009, 02:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Pretty cool. I hope others will follow.

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Old 06-05-2009, 10:47 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Strange things afoot in Broward County

Sheriff Makes Questionable Purchase From Campaign Contributor

Broward Palm Beach - The Juice - Sheriff Makes Questionable Purchase From Campaign Contributor

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Old 06-05-2009, 03:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yeah, but failed to mention the Chevy Aveo is a piece of sh%t and by time you add on the extras that smart already has standard it would cost more than the smart.

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smart only good for that area. Not for chases, etc.!

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Old 06-27-2009, 02:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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The Chevy Aveo was mentioned, it is much smaller inside and is not made in the USA.
No mention of interior size, remember all the "Stuff" as sherriff carries. As far as I know, there is not such thing as a USA made mini car.

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