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Big Brunsy · 03-02-2010, 07:01 PM

Spotted in the Dakota Dunes area today an Iowa State Trooper and a South Dakota State Trooper sitting talking to each other....in Camaro SS's. Sorry no pics, not to safe to take when driving by.

Krozzbow · 03-02-2010, 07:18 PM

Oops! sorry. wrong forum!

skipj3 · 03-02-2010, 07:26 PM

Nice to see Depts. are getting away from the Charger.

RogueSS · 03-02-2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipj3

Nice to see Depts. are getting away from the Charger.

You'll see Camaro's for speed enforcement, but not much else because of size issues.

Today's officer has so much equipment to carry most need more room than the trunk in the Camaro provides. And that doesn't even address the issue of prisoners.

But for Highway Patrol functions I can see the SS being used much like the IROC was in the early 90's.

The Charger is a better option than the Crown Vic, however the new Chevy Caprice is likely to fill the best of both worlds option better than the Charger. The interior size of a Crown Vic with performance of a Charger, plus many police specific features (two batteries, computer mounts, beefed up suspension, cooling system etc) built in.

skipj3 · 03-02-2010, 08:11 PM

I agree with everything you stated. I was mainly refering to Highway Patrol. Around here Police and Sheriff Depts have chargers as special vehicle, speed and aggressive traffic units.

Big Brunsy · 03-03-2010, 04:26 AM

the thought crossed my mind about stopping and checking out the cars, but didn't have the time. Was curious to see if they also had the $4k wheel package. It didn't appear that the Iowa one was an RS because of the Black roof molding, but couldn't say for 100% sure

greenrail · 03-03-2010, 11:39 AM

Maybe someday, Chevy will roll out a B4C Package for the PD's.

One of my buddies in our cluib, bought a 4th Gen - B4C from a local dealer when the order wasn't sold. Pretty cool car acutually.

2010 SSRS · 03-03-2010, 11:53 AM

I like the unmarked Chargers they have here in RI, the Black one is awesome looking when all the strobes are on.

guiLT · 03-03-2010, 01:21 PM

Someone needs to get pictures.

StrangeMan · 03-03-2010, 02:21 PM

03-02-2010, 07:01 PM	#1
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	Iowa State Troopers with Camaros Spotted in the Dakota Dunes area today an Iowa State Trooper and a South Dakota State Trooper sitting talking to each other....in Camaro SS's. Sorry no pics, not to safe to take when driving by.

03-02-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
Krozzbow Drives: 2LT/BB 3.6 V6 6-M Jun'09 #A9100242 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 542 View My Garage	Oops! sorry. wrong forum! Attached Images __________________

03-02-2010, 07:26 PM	#3
skipj3 Go Gators Baby!!! Drives: '11 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 871	Nice to see Depts. are getting away from the Charger. __________________ Oscar Wilde - “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is." The Department of Redundancy Department

03-02-2010, 08:11 PM	#5
skipj3 Go Gators Baby!!! Drives: '11 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 871	I agree with everything you stated. I was mainly refering to Highway Patrol. Around here Police and Sheriff Depts have chargers as special vehicle, speed and aggressive traffic units. __________________ Oscar Wilde - “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is." The Department of Redundancy Department

03-03-2010, 11:39 AM	#7
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Maybe someday, Chevy will roll out a B4C Package for the PD's. One of my buddies in our cluib, bought a 4th Gen - B4C from a local dealer when the order wasn't sold. Pretty cool car acutually. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-03-2010, 04:26 AM	#6
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	the thought crossed my mind about stopping and checking out the cars, but didn't have the time. Was curious to see if they also had the $4k wheel package. It didn't appear that the Iowa one was an RS because of the Black roof molding, but couldn't say for 100% sure

03-03-2010, 11:53 AM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I like the unmarked Chargers they have here in RI, the Black one is awesome looking when all the strobes are on.

03-03-2010, 01:21 PM	#9
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	Someone needs to get pictures. __________________

03-03-2010, 02:21 PM	#10
StrangeMan Drives: 2SS SIM/Blk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Frankfort KY Posts: 292	__________________

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