In June 2023, the City of Manhattan Beach donated five decommissioned police vehicles (four cruisers and one SUV) to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi, for $1 each. The donation solved a severe shortage where Pickens' six officers were previously sharing a single patrol car.

Background of the Donation

• The Connection: Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery and Pickens Mayor Paulette Moore met at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C., where Moore shared the resource challenges facing her small police department.
• The Hand-off: Manhattan Beach City Council approved selling the well-maintained vehicles—complete with brand-new tires and high-end accessories intact—for nominal value.
• Corporate Support: Transport logistics and delivery were supported by major corporate partners with regional ties, including Chevron, Skechers, and LAcarGuy.