Badass Patrol Cars!

[medicmaster]

The Iowa State Patrol is in the process of field testing 12 Dodge Chargers as patrol cars.

See the article in the Des Moines Register below:
http://www.dmregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061223/NEWS10/612230330/1001

Yes, they have HEMIs!:)

[E229Lt]

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[medicmaster]

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I stand corrected...but there's nothing like good old American Muscle!!

[CaptainGonzo]

I stand corrected...but there's nothing like good old American Muscle!!

If given the choice between the Lamborghini Gallardo or a Dodge Charger for a patrol car, give me the raging bull over the ram anyday.

Artie.. wouldn't the Lambo in red make a fitting vehicle for a Deputy Chief? :D

[E229Lt]

If given the choice between the Lamborghini Gallardo or a Dodge Charger for a patrol car, give me the raging bull over the ram anyday.

Artie.. wouldn't the Lambo in red make a fitting vehicle for a Deputy Chief? :D

Only if I'm your aide

[CaptainGonzo]

Only if I'm your aide

Agreed! Now to convince "her Honor the Mayor" to pony up with the $180K to get the Gallardo. LOL :D

[Steeda83]

The Iowa State Patrol is in the process of field testing 12 Dodge Chargers as patrol cars.

See the article in the Des Moines Register below:
http://www.dmregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061223/NEWS10/612230330/1001

Yes, they have HEMIs!:)

yup, i know mass. state police has a few and other departments in the area are picking up on them, from what i've heard is that since ford discontinued the production of the crown vics departments are looking for other choices, and the chargers are a fairly reasonable rear wheel drive option, compared to the chevy impalas where they would have to retrain officers b/c it's a different course with front wheel drive patrol cars

[Res343cue]

yup, i know mass. state police has a few and other departments in the area are picking up on them, from what i've heard is that since ford discontinued the production of the crown vics departments are looking for other choices, and the chargers are a fairly reasonable rear wheel drive option, compared to the chevy impalas where they would have to retrain officers b/c it's a different course with front wheel drive patrol cars

Ford hasn't totally discontinued the CV....

It will go into "Fleet Vehicle" status... PD's should still be able to get them.

[SteveDude]

You can keep your 5 litre gas guzzling Impala's and Crown Victorias....

I'll have one of our 3 litre Diesel Twin Turbo Patrol Cars all day long...and see you in the mirror!!!!:D :D :p

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/dudeneys1968/bmpolice.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/dudeneys1968/mersey_jag.jpg

But if you want to do Petrol....

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/dudeneys1968/Techart_911_Police.jpg

[CaptainGonzo]

Ford hasn't totally discontinued the CV....

It will go into "Fleet Vehicle" status... PD's should still be able to get them.


MHQ is a major dealer of Dodge and Ford police/fire/municipal vehilces. One of their facilities is right here in Marlborough.

They just equipped a fleet of Ford Mustang GT's for use on the Massachusetts Turnpike... totally unmarked, total stealth machines!

The front blue lights are blue strobes incorporated into the fog lights.
The rear blues are small strobes units mounted in the rear window shelf area.

[Steeda83]

Ford hasn't totally discontinued the CV....

It will go into "Fleet Vehicle" status... PD's should still be able to get them.

any idea why the move away from the crown vics then? just curious because most of the cities and towns here in rhode island are switching or talking about it

[Steeda83]

Mass. State PD Dodge Charger from policecararchives.org

http://images18.fotki.com/v86/photos/4/49373/2478753/cnpca6144-vi.jpg

and one of the unmarked mustangs CaptainGonzo was speaking of

http://images8.fotki.com/v132/photos/4/49373/1625426/cnpca1723-vi.jpg

[jonnyirons2]

Thats not a French Police car! Thats a picture from Italy, go subscribe to Autoweek, it was in their about 2 months ago.

[Steeda83]

You can keep your 5 litre gas guzzling Impala's and Crown Victorias....

I'll have one of our 3 litre Diesel Twin Turbo Patrol Cars all day long...and see you in the mirror!!!!:D :D :p


oh yeah id definitely give up an impala or cv for one of these bad boys... :D

[firefighter7160]

Arkansas State Police E-Troop (Pine Bluff)

[CaptainGonzo]

Mass. State PD Dodge Charger from policecararchives.org

http://images18.fotki.com/v86/photos/4/49373/2478753/cnpca6144-vi.jpg

and one of the unmarked mustangs CaptainGonzo was speaking of

http://images8.fotki.com/v132/photos/4/49373/1625426/cnpca1723-vi.jpg

That's a 6 cylinder Mustang. This one's a GT...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/DaGonz/13a08169.jpg

PS: mine!

[Steeda83]

That's a 6 cylinder Mustang. This one's a GT...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/DaGonz/13a08169.jpg

PS: mine!

nice ride, yeah i did notice the missing GT badges(well now i realize not actually missing) but the archives stated it was a mass statie

also north carolina highway patrol has marked camaros

but personally i dont think anything trumps these mustangs..

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[mtnfireguy]

The Crown Vic is still out there....

https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/2007fleetshowroom/2007-CrVicPoliceInt.asp

The Wyoming Highway Patrol has quite a few chargers, they have already wrecked one.

[mcaldwell]

Dodge is certainly working hard to put the chargers into patrol fleet service. As a Mopar man, I am certainly happy to see that. This marks the first real industry-wide presence of Mopars in front-line service since the 70's, before Dodge's demise (the intrepid never really caught on, and was not well received).

And Hemi's to boot. I hope i don't get pulled over by one of those, I would probably ASK for a close look at his car. :p

[SteveDude]

oh yeah id definitely give up an impala or cv for one of these bad boys... :D


Horses for courses.... those little run around are used for local area bussiness...I guess a little like those three wheel Tuk-Tuk things NYPD use.... all of a sudden those Met Police run arounds don't look so bad after all.:p

[the1141man]

From the neighboring county to the south:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/SDF_Soldier/kerncty-rmp.jpg

[BrianHFDLT]

The days of old, where have they gone ??

[mfgentili]

I presently live in New Hampshire where the state police are switching over to the new Dodge Chargers. I currently work for a county sheriff's office and am assigned a 2003 crown vic which I do prisoner transports with. Although I'm not too overly concerned with prisoner comfort I must say the new chargers seem to have much less room in the rear seat than the CV. Many times I've transported 3 good sized adults (the max allowed) in the CV with no problem. After sitting in the back seat of one of the new chargers, I doubt if I could have fit some of those people in there. They may look cool, go faster, and are reportedly better on gas but for my particular needs, I like the crown vic. Some of our deputies drive 4WD Chevy Tahoes which I wouldn't mind either.

I guess I'm a bit of a traditionalist. When I was a FF and we went from red to yellow fire trucks, I hated it. Fire apparatus are supposed to be red and police cars crown vics. Period!!!!:)

BTW, I like Gonzo's ride too. If I could be assigned one of those, to hell with prisoner comfort.:D

[CaptainGonzo]

Posted my mfgentili
BTW, I like Gonzo's ride too. If I could be assigned one of those, to hell with prisoner comfort. :D

Mike..you would be charged with cruel and unusual punishment and violation of a prisoner's right to be carted to and from court appearances in comfort.. While the 'Stang has a back seat, the only person who could be comfortable sitting back there would be Bou's little buddy... Mini-me! :D

[the1141man]

Posted my mfgentili


Mike..you would be charged with cruel and unusual punishment and violation of a prisoner's right to be carted to and from court appearances in comfort.. While the 'Stang has a back seat, the only preson who could be comfortable sitting back there would be Bou's little buddy... Mini-me! :D

That's why you do the Watch Commander Shuffle... aka call for one of your guys to transport and book for you. ;)

[hwoods]

Maryland is starting to see Chargers showing up on the streets. Anne Arundel County just bought a bunch, Prince Georges County, after several years of Impalas, just bought a huge pile of Crown Vics. I had an unmarked Crown Vic for about 5 years, and I'd take one again in a heartbeat.......:) :) On the other hand, I wouldn't turn down a Charger......:D

[SchmmidyABVFC]

Maryland is starting to see Chargers showing up on the streets. Anne Arundel County just bought a bunch, Prince Georges County, after several years of Impalas, just bought a huge pile of Crown Vics. I had an unmarked Crown Vic for about 5 years, and I'd take one again in a heartbeat.......:) :) On the other hand, I wouldn't turn down a Charger......:D


I heard MSP may be changing to the chargers, Is this true?

[hwoods]

I heard MSP may be changing to the chargers, Is this true?

I hadn't heard that one yet, but I'm sure it's possible. Bet you could get quite a ride up the JFK in one of them.... :D :D

[GodSendRain]

What's the point of having something faster than a crown vic interceptor if you still need the crown vics to do PIT maneuvers? I mean, we might see Chargers (or porches, bmws, etc) doing PITs after the price tags go down, but I'd imagine the chiefs having a head-rolling contest the first time one of those babies gets wrecked. They do look nice though. I remember when we used to think the D.A.R.E. corvette looked cool.

Put some machine guns behind the headlights, maybe a SAM launcher in the trunk, ya know?

[Steeda83]

What's the point of having something faster than a crown vic interceptor if you still need the crown vics to do PIT maneuvers? I mean, we might see Chargers (or porches, bmws, etc) doing PITs after the price tags go down, but I'd imagine the chiefs having a head-rolling contest the first time one of those babies gets wrecked. They do look nice though. I remember when we used to think the D.A.R.E. corvette looked cool.

Put some machine guns behind the headlights, maybe a SAM launcher in the trunk, ya know?


there is almost no difference in price between the charger and crown vic in price for a police department..like anyother manufacturer it depends on the options, just like a fire truck, you can get a cheap one or an expensive one

https://www.fleet.chrysler.com/fleetcda/CDAController?pageid=33

as far as needing more room, for prisoner transport or k-9 or whatever else
the dodge magnum covers that pretty well

[MemphisE34a]

Shelby County has had Chargers out on the streets here for months. The city has about 100 scheduled to be in around April. We are taking bets that half will be wrecked in the first two weeks.

[MemphisE34a]

Shelby County has had Chargers out on the streets here for months. The city has about 100 scheduled to be in around April. We are taking bets that half will be wrecked in the first two weeks.

[MemphisE34a]

Shelby County has had Chargers out on the streets here for months. The city has about 100 scheduled to be in around April. We are taking bets that half will be wrecked in the first two weeks.

[MemphisE34a]

Shelby County has had Chargers out on the streets here for months. The city has about 100 scheduled to be in around April. We are taking bets that half will be wrecked in the first two weeks.

[MemphisE34a]

No, it was not so important that I felt it needed to be said 4 times!!

Internet not refreshing right. Didn't realize it posted as many times as it did. Issue one demerit and accept an apology.

[BFDNJFF]

:eek: OMG A QUAD POSTING !!!!

[Steeda83]

:eek: OMG A QUAD POSTING !!!!

i belive it's a quintuple.. :D

[MemphisE34a]

I got a bit overzealous with the Post Reply button.

[Dave1983]

The Sheriff in these parts has some cool undercover rigs on the roads. Ive seen a couple of the pick-ups. Whats sweet is they throw a switch and the hard bed cover pops up to reveal an LED package.

Pick at link...

http://www.baynews9.com/images/news/2006/12/25/lgcoptruck.jpg


The coolest cop cars Ive ever seen was back in the mid 1980's. Florida Highway Patrol had a fully-loaded Corvete, 300Z and Firebird they took from drug dealers. They re-painted them in FHP colors, put on some blue lights and presto, hot rod patrol cars. :cool:

[LeuitEFDems]

MA SP used to use a suburban on the turnpike. In the summer it had a canoe on it, in the winter, skis. I saw it a few times and it got me every time (never was pulled over by it).

[mcaldwell]

As a College-age kid (as opposed to the Adult-age kid I am today ;) ) I remember the Ontario Provincial Police kept some "Cool" rides.

There was a 90 Corvette in gold that made the PR circuit, and more recently I have heard of some BMW SUV's being used for that role. But for the real street meat, they ran a fleet of IROC Camaros fully tuned and caged for patrolling and chasing on the highways around Toronto.

I don't know if they still have a performance fleet, but for the members, it was a very popular detail back then with a long waiting list for the pro-driving course.

[LFD1MICHAEL]

They still have a few "hot ones" around To.

[doughesson]

Shelby County has had Chargers out on the streets here for months. The city has about 100 scheduled to be in around April. We are taking bets that half will be wrecked in the first two weeks.

And Memphis State/"University of Memphis"even has a Charger for its campus police to use.Why would a college need such a hot car?It's not like they're going to be chasing them Duke boys over to the next county and in need of the speed and horsepower.
Growing up,I remember when MPD used blue and gold Dodge Polaras.My folks even bought one in 77 and got rid of it just before I turned 16.That car would rattle windows all up and down the street when idling and going down the road between lights,you could watch the gas needle dropping towards "E".

[tfdping1018]

Fairly recently the University of Illinois cops started using the chargers as patrol cars. Now what I don't understand is why a department that patrols mainly narrow city streets needs all that horse power.
I really don't like the fact that, espeacially with the low profile led lightbars, I can't pick them out when I'm driving on campus

[bombera4life]

virginia is getting 35...

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Employment_Trooper_Recruitment .shtm

[Steeda83]

Fairly recently the University of Illinois cops started using the chargers as patrol cars. Now what I don't understand is why a department that patrols mainly narrow city streets needs all that horse power.
I really don't like the fact that, espeacially with the low profile led lightbars, I can't pick them out when I'm driving on campus


And Memphis State/"University of Memphis"even has a Charger for its campus police to use.Why would a college need such a hot car?It's not like they're going to be chasing them Duke boys over to the next county and in need of the speed and horsepower.
Growing up,I remember when MPD used blue and gold Dodge Polaras.My folks even bought one in 77 and got rid of it just before I turned 16.That car would rattle windows all up and down the street when idling and going down the road between lights,you could watch the gas needle dropping towards "E".

i think you guys are missing it a little, just b/c a police deparment has/is buying dodge chargers doesnt mean they plan on doing alot of high speed chasing or need the speed, the charger although looks cool and has alot of the history of being a fast muscle car the standard police package Dodge Charger has a 3.5 V6 engine w/ 250hp(same hp as a V8 crown vic) although the hemi is optional(5.7 V8 w/ 340hp)

[Itsmy6]

I have no clue where this is at.

http://files.myopera.com/misund007/albums/71635/bb_42721.jpg

http://files.myopera.com/misund007/albums/71635/bb_42722.jpg

http://files.myopera.com/misund007/albums/71635/bb_42723.jpg

[CaptainMikey]

That hummer is overkill.

[mcaldwell]

That hummer is overkill.

The Hummer looks pretty normal. The RIMS are overkill. ;)

[CaptainGonzo]

I have no clue where this is at.

http://files.myopera.com/misund007/albums/71635/bb_42721.jpg

http://files.myopera.com/misund007/albums/71635/bb_42722.jpg

http://files.myopera.com/misund007/albums/71635/bb_42723.jpg


With those wheels, it can only be one place...

"Blingblingville, yo!" :D :D

[doughesson]

i think you guys are missing it a little, just b/c a police deparment has/is buying dodge chargers doesnt mean they plan on doing alot of high speed chasing or need the speed, the charger although looks cool and has alot of the history of being a fast muscle car the standard police package Dodge Charger has a 3.5 V6 engine w/ 250hp(same hp as a V8 crown vic) although the hemi is optional(5.7 V8 w/ 340hp)

Well,the college campus in question isn't much more than 2 square miles and most of that is city streets not in the campus cops' jurisdiction,so again,why get something that strong?I've been up close and personal with it("Hey,ice cream man,we told you once already not to sell on campus.")and "Yeah,it's got a Hemi."

[ndvfdff33]

The biggest cars I've seen on the east coast of Canada are the Dodge Chargers and thats mostly in NB

[ckresmer]

the hummer would be some place with lots and lots of $$$$ to spare. I saw one once, I think it was VA Beach, maybe.

[ckresmer]

the hummer would be some place with lots and lots of $$$$ to spare. I saw one once, I think it was VA Beach or maybe not. It was a few years ago......didn't think i'm old enough for dementia yet.........:eek:

[ckresmer]

oops sorry about the double

[BKDRAFT]

LAPD has a pretty bad ass hummer that they keep under lock and key. I haven't seen it driven though. Probably used for public events like parades and such.

[MalahatTwo7]

Maybe I'm off my rocker, but by going over to the Dodge product, isnt that kinda like going back in time? Didnt we see Dodge Interceptors on the various police forces during the mid 60's/early 70's? Or was that just in western Canada? Or did I just dream a lot as a kid? {there is no requirement for a response on that last question LOL} :D

[ndvfdff33]

I think its the first part personally Malahat :D

[Steeda83]

the hummer could've also been seized for a variety of reasons, it's fairly popular for a police department to seize a vehicle b/c of drugs or certain crimes and then turn it into a PR car, for things such as D.A.R.E. programs, "hey kid's yeah some of those drug dealers have some mighty fine rides well this was one of them and it's our's now"

[Dave1983]

Maybe I'm off my rocker, but by going over to the Dodge product, isnt that kinda like going back in time? Didnt we see Dodge Interceptors on the various police forces during the mid 60's/early 70's? Or was that just in western Canada? Or did I just dream a lot as a kid? {there is no requirement for a response on that last question LOL} :D


No, not just western Canada. The Sheriff here still had a bunch of the Dodges when I came down to Fla in '77.

BTW, you are off your rocker.:D

[MalahatTwo7]

Well ya see now. Being "off my rocker" is almost a good thing. That way I dont have quite so far to fall to the floor, and there is just so much more room to put mah beer down on. :D:D:D LOL

[tfdping1018]

i think you guys are missing it a little, just b/c a police deparment has/is buying dodge chargers doesnt mean they plan on doing alot of high speed chasing or need the speed, the charger although looks cool and has alot of the history of being a fast muscle car the standard police package Dodge Charger has a 3.5 V6 engine w/ 250hp(same hp as a V8 crown vic) although the hemi is optional(5.7 V8 w/ 340hp)

Hey Steeda83. The U of I cops got the 5.7 in them cars. I found that out yesterdy afternoon when I walked up on one parked behind my truck writting me a parking ticket for my trailer hitch being over the line. Yeah I'd say their getting their money's worth out of them cars.

[doughesson]

Hey Steeda83. The U of I cops got the 5.7 in them cars. I found that out yesterdy afternoon when I walked up on one parked behind my truck writting me a parking ticket for my trailer hitch being over the line. Yeah I'd say their getting their money's worth out of them cars.

Campus cops write tickets around your area?Whenever I'd wheel my ice cream truck on streets adjacent to "University
of Memphis"/Memphis State,if I saw anyone writing tickets,it was usually MPD or a county deputy without a campus cop in sight.But if I swung out the arm and pulled over to sell some bomb pops,they'd be crawling in the driver's window about how I'm blocking traffic more than the students ignoring the crosswalks and that I'm on private property(all the signs had "By order of MPD" on them).

[Steeda83]

Hey Steeda83. The U of I cops got the 5.7 in them cars. I found that out yesterdy afternoon when I walked up on one parked behind my truck writting me a parking ticket for my trailer hitch being over the line. Yeah I'd say their getting their money's worth out of them cars.


ok so thats overkill..does that represent the majority of departments? probably not..that reason alone is not a good enough one for departments to not look into getting chargers over crown vics

[tfdping1018]

Yeah Doug, they do every once in a while write parking tickets. Their really bad about jaywalking tickets. If you cross when that big red hand is up they will jump your @$$ quicker than a dog on a dead rabbit. But right now the students are gone so they are perty bored right now.

Yes Steeda, I know they are a bad example to represent other departments reasons for them. I am just yankin on your chain to get a rise out of you, but if you want you can pay the $50 dollar ticket. I wouldn't mind at all ;)

[BKDRAFT]

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