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NYSP Patrol Fleet To Be Updated

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ALBANY (AP) New York State Police say an update of the patrol vehicle fleet will be completed by the next fiscal year, removing those with more than 125,000 miles driven.

The agency, responding to a complaint by the troopers' union, says vehicles are routinely inspected, serviced and maintained, and that those with high mileage are taken off the road "as resources allow.''

Spokesman William Duffy says trooper safety is a top priority and plans are to complete the fleet update by fiscal 2016-2017.

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association says 45 percent of roughly 1,300 patrol vehicles used statewide have traveled more than 100,000 miles, nearly one-third of those with more than 125,000 miles.

The union says significant breakdowns have occurred, including bearing failure and axle shaft fracture. 

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