Acadia Parish sheriff explains switch to Chevrolet Tahoes

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office recently purchased Chevrolet Tahoes as its new patrol fleet. Sheriff K.P. Gibson said there were a number of factors that went into the change from the Ford Explorers now being used. (Submitted photo)
The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office recently purchased Chevrolet Tahoes as its new patrol fleet. Sheriff K.P. Gibson said there were a number of factors that went into the change from the Ford Explorers now being used. (Submitted photo)

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is renewing its fleet of patrol units. Sheriff K.P. Gibson announced earlier this week that, in keeping with his administration’s promise to keep units on the roads patrolling the parish, a new fleet of vehicles is being purchased. “Each year, our deputies put roughly 50,000 plus miles on their assigned patrol units. After three years of service, these vehicles b…