I disagree with the bicycles. There are actually times when you need the cops, and need them to come. They've got motorola's, let's give them a fair fight by giving them Mazda Proteges!!!!!!

In Henderson, NC, when the Ford Contour or Tempo? came out, the Henderson, NC city police department bought several of them for cop cars because the fuel prices were going up and they wanted to save money. Within about 4 months the cops blew the engines in all of them. They were driving them around in 1st gear, wide open and just burning them up! Then they claimed the got in a hot pursuit with a Chevrolet and the car wouldn't take it =D

 

 

The police here started replacing their Crown Vics with Chargers last year. But now they're regretting it. Cops are complaining there's too many blind spots for their taste.

Kinda wish they'd go with Camaros. So I can get me a police Camaro in five years. LOL.

 

I see everything around here. The local county mounties use whatever they confiscate. They hide lights in them and they got themselves a cop car, unmarked. Seen a silver Tahoe last week. The state boys got themselves some Mustang highway chase cars, and those would be sweet to latch onto! Our local village has a Charger, and lately I've been seeing the old Crown Vic' back on the road.
With budgets the way they are, I really believe that we will be seeing more of "run what you confiscate".
Here's a few from Michigan:





2 for Texas:




Now the Germans? Here's what they have come up with, as "the world's finest police cars". Check out this link:

http://www.concept-cars.org/the-worl...lice-cars.html

So what does the Michigan State troopers drive? Here is a link that shows what the troopers drive "typically":

http://members.fortunecity.com/copcarpics/micha.html

How about the "top 10" all time best cop cars:

http://jalopnik.com/397257/ten-great...ce-patrol-cars

But THE new cop car is the new Impala made in none other than the GM auto capital of the WORLD, Holden in Australia! The new Caprice Cop Cruizer:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/05/t...caprice-polic/

Good-bye Ford Crown Vic Interceptor. Hello Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle)

And what does GM say about this?

PRESS RELEASE:

Be On The Lookout: All-New Chevy Caprice Police Car Reports For Duty In 2011

DENVER – An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It's a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features.

Chevrolet made the announcement at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado. The Caprice PPV will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011.

"The new Chevrolet Caprice police car is the right tool at the right time for law enforcement," said Jim Campbell, general manager for GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. "We asked for a lot of feedback from our police customers, which helped us develop a vehicle that is superior to the Crown Victoria in key areas."

Vice President, Global Chevrolet Brand Brent Dewar added, "Along with Impala and Tahoe, the Caprice PPV gives agencies a greater range of choices for police and special service vehicles that are all available from Chevrolet."

Unlike other police cars on the market, the Caprice PPV is not based on existing "civilian" passenger-car model sold in North America. It has been developed in key areas specifically for police duty, containing modern equipment and features:

* Powerful 6.0L V-8 with fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability delivers expected best-in-class 0-60 acceleration (sub six seconds) and top speed; a V-6 engine will also be offered, beginning in the 2012 model year
* Optional front-seat-only side curtain air bags allows a full-width rear-seat barrier for greater officer safety
* Two trunk-mounted batteries, with one of them dedicated to powering various police equipment
* Designed for five-passenger seating, meaning the upper-center section of the dashboard can be used for equipment mounting without the concern of air bag deployment interference
* Compatibility with in-dash touch-screen computer technology
* Special front seats designed for the long-term comfort of officers whose car is their effective office, including space that accommodates the bulk of a typical equipment belt

The front seats are sculpted to "pocket" the equipment belt, which greatly increases the comfort for a great range of police officer sizes. The foam density of the seatback and cushion insert surfaces are designed to conform to the shape of an equipment belt's various items, too, allowing the officer's back to rest properly on the seatback surface.

"The Chevrolet Caprice PPV's seats represent a revolution in comfort and utility for officers who spend long hours in their car," said Bob Demick, lead seat design manager. "The shape also enhances entry and egress, making it easier for officers to exit the vehicle quickly. The seatback bolsters, for example, have been purposefully contoured to help pocket the equipment on the belt, which includes the gun, Taser and handcuffs, which rest comfortably in the sculpted lower bolsters. That also increases the longevity of the trim cover surface."

Along with comfort, the materials used in the seats were also carefully selected. High-wear materials were chosen to stand up to long hours of everyday use, while breathability, long-term durability and ease of cleaning were also important criteria.

Engineers worked on several iterations of the seat, testing a couple of versions in the field to get real-world feedback from police officers, who used prototype seats in their cruisers for a month. Their input helped determine the final design.

Class-leading space

The Caprice PPV is based on GM's global rear-drive family of vehicles that also underpins the Chevy Camaro. It uses the longest wheelbase of the architecture – 118.5 inches (3,010 mm) – along with a four-wheel independent suspension that delivers responsive high-performance driving characteristics that are crucial in some police scenarios.

Caprice PPV's long wheelbase also contributes to exceptional spaciousness. Compared to the primary competition, its advantages include:

* A larger interior volume – 112 cubic feet / 3,172 liters – than the Ford Crown Victoria, including nearly 4 inches (101 mm) more rear legroom
* The barrier between the front seat and rear seat is positioned farther rearward, allowing for full front-seat travel and greater recline for officer comfort
* At 18 cubic feet (535 liters) free space (beyond battery located in trunk), the Caprice's trunk volume is large enough to accommodate a full-size spare tire under a flat load surface in the trunk storage area.

The Caprice's 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at an estimated 355 horsepower (265 kW) with an estimated 384 lb-ft of torque. It is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. Additional, police car-specific powertrain and vehicle system features include:

* High-output alternator
* Engine oil, transmission and power steering coolers
* Standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on center caps
* Large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads
* Heavy-duty suspension components
* Police-calibrated stability control system
* Driver information center in the instrument cluster with selectable speed tracking feature.

A host of complementary features are also offered, including special equipment packages such as spotlights; lockouts for the power windows and locks; and an "undercover" street-appearance package (9C3).

To enable more room for interior equipment, the standard radio can be relocated to the trunk, allowing for an in-dash, touch-screen computer to be used.

Caprice on patrol: A brief history

Chevrolet's history with law enforcement is almost as old as the brand itself. Police departments have used Chevy sedans as police cars for decades, ordering them with basic equipment and powerful V-8 engines – including some special engines that weren't available in regular-production models, such as the 1959 Biscayne that was offered with up to 315 horsepower.

The full-size Chevrolets joined the force in 1976. All Caprice police cars – including the new, 2011 model – have carried the 9C1 order code. Here's a quick look back at Chevys on patrol:

1959 – Chevy Biscayne police model capable of 135 mph with specially tuned, police-only version of the 348-cubic-inch V-8 engine

1965 – The new "big-block" 396 engine is offered in Biscayne and Bel Air police cars, making them among the most powerful on patrol; a 427 V-8 was added in 1966

1976 – The 9C1 order code is given for the first time to a full-size Chevy police car package. It carries the Impala name.

1977 – The full-size Chevy is downsized. The 9C1 police package is retained, as is the Impala name.

1986 – The Caprice name replaces Impala, as the car is updated for the mid- and late-1980s – including the option of a powerful, 5.7-liter small-block V-8.

1991 – A new-generation Caprice is launched, with the 9C1 police car still on the beat.

1994 – The 260-horsepower (194 Nm) LT1 V-8 engine is offered in the Caprice 9C1, making it one of the fastest full-size police cars ever offered.

1996 – Caprice police car production ends, as GM's full-size, body-on-frame car architecture is discontinued.

2011 – The Caprice PPV returns to active duty.

 

Near our town they have 2 huge pickups. One is a chevy silverado 2500 and they have a big ford dually too i think.

 

 

We've all seen the D.A.R.E Cop Cars around, Here's a link to some of the pics of these cars that the police use for re-enforcement of their anti-drug campaigns:
http://members.fortunecity.com/darepolicecars/
How about this Viper?

Or this wild Interceptor:


Amy, this one's for you:

RJ, this is for you:

Camaros:



How about a Buick Grand National?

Of course Trans Ams:


'Stangs:

PT Cruizers???

And what's a picture post without a GARBAGE TRUCK?

And, well, this IS a Monte Carlo forum, so here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6fpVuxyTXg

I got TOO MUCH time on my hands!

 

Hope they don't start putting lights on the riced out Honda's they confiscate. Yikes!