In early November, IPWEA delivered a 2 day fleet management best practice training program for the Hong Kong Police Force.
The training program was based on the highly successful IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate with modifications to suit the role of the fleet manager in the Hong Kong Police.
The Hong Kong Police Force has a diverse vehicle fleet of approximately 2,500 vehicles ranging from small (250 cc) motorcycles to heavy goods vehicles, including armoured personnel carriers.
Fleet management is responsible for all vehicle procurement, starting with preparation of technical specifications and ending with tender evaluation. Subsequent maintenance is subject to an exclusive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with a single service provider.
While the management team had previously received no formal training in fleet management they all have a strong frontline operational background which provides them with an understanding of end user expectations and requirements.
By all reports the program was a great success and IPWEA has been invited to submit a proposal for further training in 2012 this time over 3 days.
From left Hong Kong Police Force Motor Transport Superintendant Martin Cadman, IPWEA National Executive Officer Ross Moody, Uniqco Managing Director Grant Andrews and Police Inspector David Donnelly at the training session at the Hong Kong Police Academy.