RECAP
Police Fleet Expo 2021 - Richmond, VA
POLICE FLEET EXPO RICHMOND, VA RECAP BY BRAD BREWER
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he 17th annual Police Fleet Expo was back in full swing after a two-year hiatus due to COVID19. This year, the host city of Richmond, VA welcomed the attendees to the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC). The downtown Richmond Marriott located directly across the street provided a beautiful venue as the host hotel. Even with all the issues around travel and training, PFE welcomed just under 600 attendees to this year’s event.
Richmond is known for many things, such as the amazing views of the city from the James River, the rich history, the local cuisine, and the growing job market. The city was ranked at number 24 on the top 25 best places to live in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report. The GRCC is situated within a 500-mile radius of more than half of the U.S. population. The Richmond region is considered a
“We were all fired up to be back together with everyone at PFE this year! The value of introducing new products face-to-face versus remotely is immeasurable.” – CURT HATTON, SENIOR VP SALES & MARKETING JOTTO DESK | PFE EXHIBITOR 2021
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drive-to market along Interstate 95 but also is easily accessible by bus, rail, and the Richmond International Airport, which is a 10-minute drive from downtown. With 178,158 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, a 30,550-square-foot Grand Ballroom, and 50,000 square feet of additional meeting/banquet space, the GRCC was wellpositioned to host a variety of sessions from this year’s PFE, including the always-popular PFE Trade Show Exhibit Hall. Like every year, PFE attracts Police Fleet Managers, Fleet Directors, Police Chiefs, frontline officers, and others responsible for the purchase of police vehicles and the many upfit accessories that go on and in today’s law enforcement vehicles.
