US Navy Corpus Christi Police Department

'Goes Green' with Electric Patrol Vehicles

NAS Corpus Christi Security Officer Lt. Jack Stanley was the first security officer in the Navy to use an electric vehicle in a law enforcement capacity.  The Green Truck Crew Cab EVR1000 is the first of four that are joining the Security Department fleet, replacing two SUV ‘gas guzzlers’ and two old sedans with maintenance issues. With a top speed of 25 mph and four hours on a single charge, the EVR1000s will be used for patrol, parking enforcement and administration.

Outfitting the electric vehicles with lights and sirens costs $1,950; the SUVs used an estimated $28,800 in gas annually. Charging stations are being installed at the Security Department parking lot and the vehicles also get a partial charge from roof-mounted solar panels.

Lt. Jack Stanley has 21 years in the Navy and will be retiring in less than 2 years.  He is considering a career in clean energy after transitioning out of the military.

The coin pictured below Jack's retirement coin, he has been handing them out to the Sailors and civilians that have supported him and the mission. 

Photo by Rod Hafemeister