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Cynthetiq · 02-10-2006, 07:36 AM

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NYPD Puts Up Its Dukes

Come this summer, you may see a new NYPD car - the Dodge Charger, best known as the Dukes of Hazzard car. The NYPD is adding fifteen 4-door Chargers for its Highway Unit - they must really love the Hemi - and ten will be tested this summer. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said, "We're always looking for good equipment, including a little muscle in the car department," which almost sounds dirty. Of course, the NYPD's cars will have "fortified front seats, no rear-door handles and heftier brakes" according to the Daily News. Gothamist just hopes "Dixie" won't play on the siren.

I recall when California Highway Patrol got the Camaros and the Mustang 5.0s, they claim that it was to shorten high speed chases, as for high speed chases here on the highways of NYC... that's a funny one!

Do you guys have any specialty PD vehicles where you live?

I recall BMW 318i in Singapore.

StanT · 02-10-2006, 08:17 AM

Until last year, the Aspen PD used Saabs.

Where I live, SUVs and pickup trucks are fairly common. Crown Vic's are the predominant vehicle in the flatland, but in the mountains, 4wd is more common.

Borla · 02-10-2006, 08:57 AM

There are a few Mustang GTs and Z28 Camaros still around here, but they have to be getting old enough to be taken out of service.

A good friend of mine has one of the new Chargers with the 5.7L Hemi in it. I can definitely see it's advantage over the Crown Vic or Impala currently being used around me. Many of the local forces are switching to SUVs though too.........

THGL · 02-10-2006, 01:06 PM

Jefferson Co. PD (now Louisville Metro) has always had a vast array of vehicles. There are Crown Vics, Jeep Cherokees, Camaros, Mustangs, Tahoes, Impalas and on and on. I can remember back in the late '70's we even had Jeep CJ's with complete markings. The unmarked vehicles are even more varied... once I saw a full-sized Chevy pickup pulled someone over.

I think the oddest cruiser I saw was in Georgetown, KY (where they build Toyota Camrys). All the cruisers there are Camrys (makes sense but still odd looking).

basmoq · 02-10-2006, 05:01 PM

we have a couple crazy cops here in the Cleveland suburbs that still drive their Harleys in the winter, they are just f-in nuts if you ask me, sure we had a warm front come through, but it wasnt THAT freekin warm...

TheClarkster · 02-11-2006, 12:04 AM

At my school in Northridge, I think just the K-9 units drive around in Dodge Magnums.
Never seen those anywhere else.

Scorps · 02-11-2006, 02:12 PM

We have a PT Crusier and a Magnum here but besides them 2 its the Ford Crown Vic's

But I have been waiting for someone to make a charger police car ever sense it came out!

MooseMan3000 · 02-11-2006, 07:06 PM

Up in Maine we have a few Suburbans, plenty of pickups of varying make, an unmarked van or two (sneaky sons of bitches), and during the summer a variety of mounted, motorcycle, and bicycle cops. Nothing terribly interesting, though.

Scorps · 02-11-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseMan3000

Up in Maine we have a few Suburbans, plenty of pickups of varying make, an unmarked van or two (sneaky sons of bitches), and during the summer a variety of mounted, motorcycle, and bicycle cops. Nothing terribly interesting, though.

Oh forgot about the OPP Durango and Chevy Pickup for moving there Trailers around

waltert · 02-14-2006, 09:18 AM

We have some Z-28s and I have seen one 5.0 crustang..

my "friend" said he saw a corvette police car...but im pretty sure he's a liar.

Scorps · 02-16-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by waltert

We have some Z-28s and I have seen one 5.0 crustang..

my "friend" said he saw a corvette police car...but im pretty sure he's a liar.

I would believe him the RCMP out west had one for highway chase's

feelgood · 02-16-2006, 10:35 AM

Naw, the RCMP had those

I saw couple of those PT Cruisers in Calgary and I had a laugh watching the poor guy driving around, trying to be the "tough" cop

Scorps · 02-16-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by feelgood

Naw, the RCMP had those

I saw couple of those PT Cruisers in Calgary and I had a laugh watching the poor guy driving around, trying to be the "tough" cop

I saw the thing with my own eyes I passd him on the high way in B.C., I think it was a 94 or 95 Z06.

To bad I was to young to remember to take a picture the 2nd time I saw it park at the cop shop!

bobby · 02-16-2006, 08:17 PM

WWWWWHERE ARE THE "DAISY DUKES"??? XOXOXOO

Sp0rAdiC · 02-16-2006, 08:21 PM

I live in Vermont, I travel between my home and college at least once a month, and there's an unmarked black Camaro that everyone in Vermont knows about and hates between Bennington and Rutland, if you ever go between the two places on Rt 7 you'll probably see someone pulled over by him.

Scorps · 02-16-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby

WWWWWHERE ARE THE "DAISY DUKES"??? XOXOXOO

Who cares what shes wearing...lol

barenakedladies · 02-23-2006, 06:27 AM

i loved when they started using camaros. I actually got pulled over one time in 95 by one with my 94 z28 and i told the cop it was a priveledge to get pulled over by one, however i wished he would have gone on a little chase, it would have been fun. the officer was not amused

Ilow · 02-23-2006, 06:59 AM

I recall several people telling me when i was younger that CT used to have a few Grand National chase cars. MA has the LX 5.0's and the usual assortment of Bikes, Explorers, etc. My buddy in MD had his State Police Caprice modded by the shop mechanics into a souped up Impalla SS complete with the badges. I was surprised they didn't make him change the exhaust, it was soo loud!

Bill O'Rights · 02-23-2006, 06:59 AM

Son-of-a...Bitch!

All I ever got to use was an old Crown Vic.

Maybe, just maybe mind you, if I had me one of those...I might still be wearin' a shield.

It might be somewhat shallow of me...sure. But, I look at it this way; when I wasn't chasin' dirtballs across back yards, my time was spent in a cruiser. Might as well make the most of my time? Plus, that might've gone a long way toward helping me fend of burn out.

02-10-2006, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Borla Junkie	There are a few Mustang GTs and Z28 Camaros still around here, but they have to be getting old enough to be taken out of service. A good friend of mine has one of the new Chargers with the 5.7L Hemi in it. I can definitely see it's advantage over the Crown Vic or Impala currently being used around me. Many of the local forces are switching to SUVs though too......... __________________ Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde!!!!

02-10-2006, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
THGL Psycho Location: Louisville, KY	Jefferson Co. PD (now Louisville Metro) has always had a vast array of vehicles. There are Crown Vics, Jeep Cherokees, Camaros, Mustangs, Tahoes, Impalas and on and on. I can remember back in the late '70's we even had Jeep CJ's with complete markings. The unmarked vehicles are even more varied... once I saw a full-sized Chevy pickup pulled someone over. I think the oddest cruiser I saw was in Georgetown, KY (where they build Toyota Camrys). All the cruisers there are Camrys (makes sense but still odd looking). __________________ "The truth is merely an excuse for lack of imagination." - Garak

02-10-2006, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
basmoq It's a girly girl! Location: OH, USA	we have a couple crazy cops here in the Cleveland suburbs that still drive their Harleys in the winter, they are just f-in nuts if you ask me, sure we had a warm front come through, but it wasnt THAT freekin warm... __________________ "There's someone out there for everyone - even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them."

02-11-2006, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheClarkster Very Proud of Ya Location: Simi Valley, CA	At my school in Northridge, I think just the K-9 units drive around in Dodge Magnums. Never seen those anywhere else. __________________ Do not speak Latin in front of the books.

02-16-2006, 10:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
feelgood Free Mars! Location: I dunno, there's white people around me saying "eh" all the time	Naw, the RCMP had those I saw couple of those PT Cruisers in Calgary and I had a laugh watching the poor guy driving around, trying to be the "tough" cop __________________ Looking out the window, that's an act of war. Staring at my shoes, that's an act of war. Committing an act of war? Oh you better believe that's an act of war

02-10-2006, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
StanT © Location: Colorado	Until last year, the Aspen PD used Saabs. Where I live, SUVs and pickup trucks are fairly common. Crown Vic's are the predominant vehicle in the flatland, but in the mountains, 4wd is more common.

02-11-2006, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	We have a PT Crusier and a Magnum here but besides them 2 its the Ford Crown Vic's But I have been waiting for someone to make a charger police car ever sense it came out!

02-11-2006, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	Up in Maine we have a few Suburbans, plenty of pickups of varying make, an unmarked van or two (sneaky sons of bitches), and during the summer a variety of mounted, motorcycle, and bicycle cops. Nothing terribly interesting, though.

02-14-2006, 09:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
waltert Insane	We have some Z-28s and I have seen one 5.0 crustang.. my "friend" said he saw a corvette police car...but im pretty sure he's a liar.

02-16-2006, 08:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	WWWWWHERE ARE THE "DAISY DUKES"??? XOXOXOO __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo Last edited by bobby; 02-16-2006 at 08:20 PM..

02-16-2006, 08:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	I live in Vermont, I travel between my home and college at least once a month, and there's an unmarked black Camaro that everyone in Vermont knows about and hates between Bennington and Rutland, if you ever go between the two places on Rt 7 you'll probably see someone pulled over by him.

02-23-2006, 06:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
barenakedladies Crazy Location: anytown, USA	i loved when they started using camaros. I actually got pulled over one time in 95 by one with my 94 z28 and i told the cop it was a priveledge to get pulled over by one, however i wished he would have gone on a little chase, it would have been fun. the officer was not amused __________________ signature smignature

02-23-2006, 06:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ilow Junkie Location: Pats country	I recall several people telling me when i was younger that CT used to have a few Grand National chase cars. MA has the LX 5.0's and the usual assortment of Bikes, Explorers, etc. My buddy in MD had his State Police Caprice modded by the shop mechanics into a souped up Impalla SS complete with the badges. I was surprised they didn't make him change the exhaust, it was soo loud! __________________ "Religion is the one area of our discourse in which it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about" --Sam Harris

02-23-2006, 06:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Son-of-a...Bitch! All I ever got to use was an old Crown Vic. Maybe, just maybe mind you, if I had me one of those...I might still be wearin' a shield. It might be somewhat shallow of me...sure. But, I look at it this way; when I wasn't chasin' dirtballs across back yards, my time was spent in a cruiser. Might as well make the most of my time? Plus, that might've gone a long way toward helping me fend of burn out. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.