Opelousas Police Chief Martin McLendon says he doesn’t want his officers patrolling the streets in ugly vehicles or reporting to duty with un-shined shoes.
That salute to departmental appearances was also part of McLendon’s financial pitch to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night as he unfolded a tentative plan for obtaining at least 13 new units to complement 19 already leased by the city for officers’ use several years ago.
The board took no action on the matter, but listened and commented on a proposal by representatives from Enterprise Fleet Management, who said the department could save about $395,746 in projected vehicle repairs over a 10-year period by leasing the new units from their company.