[Lomac]

Yup, you read that right. The VPD will soon be rolling around town in a fleet of brand new Dodge Chargers.

http://i1.wp.com/shawglobalnews.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/new-police-car.jpg

You will soon see a new police car on the Vancouver streets.

Officers have been used to driving the traditional Ford Crown Victoria, but they will be replacing those as Ford has discontinued the car.

The department looked at many different vehicles as possibilities, and the winning vehicle was the Dodge Charger. It has a 3.6-litre engine, and features new safety features such as emergency lighting, and a ‘rumbler’ siren, which projects a deep baritone burst that can be used to attract attention at critical times.

The new car also called for a new design of their graphics.

Vancouver Police say the new Dodge fleet will be equipped with an idle-management program to reduce engine idle time while continuing to power the electronics and emergency equipment when the vehicle is on-scene at an emergency.

The switch to the new car means fuel consumption will be reduced by about 25%. Police say it will also reduce patrol fleet emissions by approximately 660 tonnes (32% reduction) per year when the fleet replacement is completed in 2017.

VPD Fleet at a Glance

the Vancouver Police patrol fleet is composed of 176 vehicles, which are predominantly Ford Crown Victoria Interceptors, both marked and unmarked
the average age of the patrol fleet is 5.5 years
the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors were discontinued by Ford in April
61 patrol vehicles are due for replacement by end of 2013
replacement was delayed to take advantage of new, more environmentally friendly, purpose-built technologies
entire patrol fleet of 176 due for replacement by 2017


Vancouver Police unveil their new police cars: The Dodge Charger | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/708256/vancouver-police-unveil-their-new-police-cars-dodge-chargers/)

[Spidey]

These cars are SICK

[Timpo]

Victoria Police has been using that for couple years now.

http://www.ipavancouverisland.org/uploads/1/1/3/8/11381454/4488230_orig.jpg

Saanich Police started using Dodge recently as well.

http://www.timescolonist.com/polopoly_fs/1.109145.1365876717!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_563/vka-saanich-police-cars-9-2-jpg.jpg

[Spidey]

the black and white scheme should be used for all police cruisers, imo

[Timpo]

the black and white scheme should be used for all police cruisers, imo

yeah that's what they do for JDM cars too

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2815702687_96a8a1d052.jpg

[twitchyzero]

Transit Police has been riding in Chargers in a while

I wanna see the new Taurus or the E7 in our local fleet

http://dailyderbi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/policeinterceptcon01.jpg
http://thebobblehead.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/car1.jpg

[Timpo]

^ the E7 was a failure.

do they still even exist? as far as I know, no police department bought E7.

[Timpo]

ok I just googled it and I think Carbon Motors is gone.

End of the road for Carbon Motors' E7 Cruiser program? (http://www.policeone.com/police-products/vehicle-equipment/articles/6217694-End-of-the-road-for-Carbon-Motors-E7-Cruiser-program/)

Is Carbon Motors Dead? (http://jalopnik.com/is-carbon-motors-dead-465692494)

Carbon Motors Creator of the E7 Diesel is Out Of Business - The Carbon Motor E7 Won't be Made - Road & Track (http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/news-carbon-motors-out-of-business)

[rJZx]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2qk0axt.jpg

[vitaminG]

carbon motors had a great idea, take money from the government to build a car to sell back to the government, pure fuckin genius.

VPD is getting V6 chargers though so still might have a chance to outrun them.

[AW607]

I think the Taurus would be a solid selection for cruisers, but Chargers are nice too haha

[asr]

Fast & furious time

[SpeedStars]

[https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q84/s720x720/972015_602438089796614_1159064487_n.jpg
from my FB

[BBMme]

That's pretty cool. Time for a change something more modern
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[Spidey]

Taurus looks better than the Charger, imo. The crown Vic is way outdated...http://i.imgur.com/2TsYJ.jpg

there's no way the RCMP will adopt the black white scheme.. it's not integrated with their uniform or insignia

[Lomac]

Personally I think the Taurus looks terrible as a police car, especially in white. It's a good car but it certainly doesn't make me fear being caught by one. :lol At least the Charger looks relatively badass, especially in black.

Speaking of badass, I realize this is from Transformers but I think the VPD should have gone with this instead:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/crabintakes/Barricade/DSC_0002.jpg

[xilley]

Personally I think the Taurus looks terrible as a police car, especially in white. It's a good car but it certainly doesn't make me fear being caught by one. :lol At least the Charger looks relatively badass, especially in black.

Speaking of badass, I realize this is from Transformers but I think the VPD should have gone with this instead:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/crabintakes/Barricade/DSC_0002.jpg

criminals riding shot gun? hahaha

[Lomac]

criminals riding shot gun? hahaha

Nah, that's too good for the drunks. Throw 'em in the trunk, Russian style.

[nabs]

almost everwhere in the states i saw they have chargers as well.

[Timpo]

why is that police cars are always American vehicle?
with exception of undercovered ones..

I think Big 3 have proven enough times how shitty they are, both products and managements.
They do legitimately have one of the worst reputations...yet police forces seem to continue to use American Big 3 vehicles.

[Yodamaster]

Seems kind of useless, considering the fact that there are rarely any instances where the difference in power output between the two models would make a difference, seems like a fine waste of money to me!

[dared3vil0]

The Washinton state patrol uses chargers, the back seat is fairly roomy and comfy.

[FARMER]

Seems kind of useless, considering the fact that there are rarely any instances where the difference in power output between the two models would make a difference, seems like a fine waste of money to me!

These cars are overkill 99% of the time. The cops have them for the 1% when they really need them.

[Gh0stRider]

fuck off timpo....you're done in this thread.

[SolidPenguin]

I've seen one or two completely black new Taurus parked at the VPD building a few times. Even has the push bars and light bar up top so its not a ghost car.

[xilley]

The Washinton state patrol uses chargers, the back seat is fairly roomy and comfy.

So, it seems you've gotten a ride in one :troll:

[dared3vil0]

So, it seems you've gotten a ride in one :troll:

It's a long story... Don't really feel like airing my dirty laundry but i will say that "all charges dropped without prejudice" Including a $412 speeding ticket dropped.

[FARMER]

fuck off timpo....you're done in this thread.

LOL, Timpo is either RS's most epic troll or something is really wrong with his head. :haha:

[dared3vil0]

^ I think it's a little of each...

[godwin]

Carbon is always out of business. Not sure how smart they really are.

carbon motors had a great idea, take money from the government to build a car to sell back to the government, pure fuckin genius.

VPD is getting V6 chargers though so still might have a chance to outrun them.

[hk20000]

http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/143884/Ford-are-back_i01.jpg
It is very cool in black actually.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8435915545_dd17658a8e_z.jpg
Looks badass with a bullbar.

[l2_narain]

The Washinton state patrol uses chargers, the back seat is fairly roomy and comfy.

Washington State Patrol Replacing 600 Crown Vics With Caprice PPV - News - Government Fleet (http://www.government-fleet.com/news/story/2012/07/washington-state-patrol-to-replace-1-600-crown-vics-with-caprice-ppv.aspx?prestitial=1)

Edit: just read your reply...ouch

[Teriyaki]

Not liking the fact that its no longer one standard car they're using across different departments. Used to be pretty easy to spot a Crown Vic, no matter where you were.

[l2_narain]

They had 2 black Taurus and 2 chargers running around the city for a couple months to let patrol officers see which one was better.

I think the charger are a good choice for city driving because of the V6 and the fuel shut off switch which cuts fuel but keeps electronics running. The paint scheme is iffy; they just followed the body line of the charger...other vehicle would be full black and white. They also have the paddy wagons running on bluetec 3.0L turbo diesel engine.

I think the city had a say though. I've notice COV ain't sticking to fleet Ford anymore. Instead they are buying anything with the words hybrid, electric, or fuel efficient. I just saw a by-law officer driving a Nissan leaf and a construction worker driving a tundra...

[eurochevy]

the chargers are intimidating lol

[xXSupa]

Car looks pretty sick, but not a big fan of the new design. Something closer to the Victoria Police Charger Design that Timpo posted would probably look better

[twitchyzero]

Not liking the fact that its no longer one standard car they're using across different departments. Used to be pretty easy to spot a Crown Vic, no matter where you were.

:rukidding: front push bar...radio antenna...silver hub caps are dead giveaways regardless of make.

[StylinRed]

chargers really? :crazy2: way to make the city look ugly :)

agreed with the Taurus comments prefer them much more


They should all be using Prius' :)

[Tr1ll]

These look mean. Definitely a lot more aggressive than the Crown Vics
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[SkinnyPupp]

fuck off timpo....you're done in this thread.
Love this new feature :fullofwin:

[- kT]

there was an all black unmarked taurus patrolling the south van-marine dr area a few months back, so it around sw oak a lot. no light bars or bars anywhere

[dared3vil0]

Washington State Patrol Replacing 600 Crown Vics With Caprice PPV - News - Government Fleet (http://www.government-fleet.com/news/story/2012/07/washington-state-patrol-to-replace-1-600-crown-vics-with-caprice-ppv.aspx?prestitial=1)

Edit: just read your reply...ouch

I pretty much had a case for a unlawful arrest lawsuit aswell, but it's truly just not worth the trouble.

[bing]

Based on aesthetics alone, the Taurus looks like a cheap non-intimidating car. I prefer the Chargers.

[inkcognito]

chargers > taurus. Taurus looks more like a family car, not for hauling around criminals.

[Spidey]

Personally I think the Taurus looks terrible as a police car, especially in white. It's a good car but it certainly doesn't make me fear being caught by one. :lol At least the Charger looks relatively badass, especially in black.

Speaking of badass, I realize this is from Transformers but I think the VPD should have gone with this instead:


Believe it or not, the rcmp developed their cars and uniform colours in an attempt NOT to be intimidating...

[thumper]

I've seen one or two completely black new Taurus parked at the VPD building a few times. Even has the push bars and light bar up top so its not a ghost car.

same here. there was an entire row of detective units parked out front the other day when i was going to work... maybe they were being used for evaluation/testing on the field and will eventually be taken out of service when their time is up?

[Manic!]

Vancouver spent all that money on bike lanes why not just give every cop a bike.

[Lomac]

Believe it or not, the rcmp developed their cars and uniform colours in an attempt NOT to be intimidating...

lol. I just don't want our police force to be like the British. No, I don't want them to be all intimidating and shit, but neither do I want them driving around in Vauxhal Astra diesels with a terrible siren. If I ever got arrested by something like that, I'll still be laughing as they shove me into a jail cell.

Don't get me wrong; I'd still respect the police regardless of what they drove, but I just think life should be slightly more like the movies where police forces actually drive cars that look the part.

[Brad Fuel]

Keep in mind that VPD patrol officers do not transport their prisoners. They call for the Paddy Wagon.

RCMP vehicles do have a cage in the back and they transport their own prisoners. Also if RCMP struck a deal with Ford it's probably to help accommodate all the Northern detachments which would use Explorers and not just the Taurus.

From a purely aesthetic point of view, the Dodge Charger is much more appealing.

[hk20000]

I don't know man, the Taurus Ecoboost is a beast in a police officer uniform. Boost when u need to catch the perps, fuel econ when the boosters are asleep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HrMJtAQr500#t=149s
http://youtu.be/pnDLi0o3hWM

[SolidPenguin]

Saw one of these today. Didnt think that Richmond RCMP would be getting these already

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3650/mik0.jpg

[CP.AR]

i miss that intersection :(

Of course Richmond would be quick to get them, what else they gonna chase after C-lais in... old crown vics? :troll:

[tofu1413]

seen quite a few of those tauruses in rmd lately. Looks odd in the white IMO...

Im much more intimidated by looking at a Charger, it gives me the same fear when I see a crown vic, makes me give it a second look to confirm if its a cop car or not.

[Spidey]

seen quite a few of those tauruses in rmd lately. Looks odd in the white IMO...

Im much more intimidated by looking at a Charger, it gives me the same fear when I see a crown vic, makes me give it a second look to confirm if its a cop car or not.


How many have you seen? There is currently only ONE in all of Richmond lol. You must be seeing the same one.

[JoshuaWong]

According to him, its the first and only one right now. He was pretty pleased with it, his partner in the crown vic... not so much! :lawl:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1097985_10151816452914153_741936157_n.jpg

[Limitless]

^Still waiting for the DSLR pictures :(

[tofu1413]

How many have you seen? There is currently only ONE in all of Richmond lol. You must be seeing the same one.

spotted one in Delta as well!
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[Spidey]

spotted one in Delta as well!
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Delta isn't Richmond RCMP. Delta is Delta Police.

[saveth]

Delta police all have never cars. Actually I haven't seen a delta police crown Vic in a while.
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[Akinari]

No love for the Caprice in Canada :lawl:

[punkwax]

Good!

Seems like a lot of young ppl are driving ex-police crown vics lately.. always slow down when I notice the black wheels and a couple of times now it's some young dude with his hat backwards cruising by :lol

[twitchyzero]

lol that 'meet' pic with the new Taurus is pretty awesome

Yeah tell me about it...there's always a Mercury Grand Marquis parked at the hill coming up Renfrew and 22nd Ave...I always drive 50 on the dot passing it thinking it's a speed trap around the bend

[seakrait]

Keep in mind that all the police departments looking to upgrade from the Crown Vics (which would be all of them since Ford discontinued the line) all have been (or will be) testing out various makes and models of police cruisers. I'm not sure if VPD is the only police department that has settled on a model but don't be surprised if you see a Charger or a Caprice in RCMP/Delta/New West/etc. livery. They're probably just "sample" vehicles decked out so that the police departments can do their evaluation.

I'd think that most of the local municipal police departments will follow the VPD's lead with the Chargers though. You might see the Tauruses with the RCMP as outside of the Lower Mainalnd, that AWD would come in pretty handy in winter.

[Nlkko]

One time I saw an Eclipse with body kits and stuffs parked on the side of the VPD building.

[hchang]

Seen a RCMP Taurus in Chilliwack

Ugly as fuck in my opinion
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[ninjatune]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/9534408140_ff9fc60cb7.jpg

AWD and 300 hp

[seakrait]

^^^ VPD will have the ford explorers too i think in black. not sure if they'll be replacing the Tahoe dog cars with them though.

[Harvey Specter]

I still prefer the black on black Tahoe's the VPD gang squad uses. They're so menacing.

[mb_]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/9534408140_ff9fc60cb7.jpg

AWD and 300 hp

Saw one when I was driving on Nordel a few nights ago. Definitely has an aggressive presence on the road.

[nns]

I always check out a Tahoe PPV. Those things look so cool.

Check out this stock Charger get fitted for Police work:
Dodge Charger Patrol Vehicle, Complete Install - YouTube

[Everymans]

176 cars just for vancouver or for the lower mainland? How much does a cop car cost? 60k?

[Spidey]

the interior setup is so much better than the taurus

[death_blossom]

The Washinton state patrol uses chargers, the back seat is fairly roomy and comfy.
sounds like you speak from experience :p

[Gh0stRider]

coq got one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/Spotted/2013-10-17080948_zps63a0e477.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TRD604/media/Spotted/2013-10-17080948_zps63a0e477.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/Spotted/2013-10-17080950_zps39b87c58.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TRD604/media/Spotted/2013-10-17080950_zps39b87c58.jpg.html)

[Lomac]

I actually saw one in ghost car form somewhere on the Coquihalla. It surprisingly looked pretty sick, especially since this one was a dark grey with the push bar on it.

[meme405]

West van appears to be upgrading to the new taurus.

I think they have only one unit for now, maybe its just for testing...

[saveth]

I saw a new corolla the other day with police lights in surrey. The lights were hidden like a regular ghost car. That was pretty unusual but what really threw me off as I was driving by was the officer wasn't wearing his typical uniform. He was wearing business casual attire.
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[meme405]

I saw a new corolla the other day with police lights in surrey. The lights were hidden like a regular ghost car. That was pretty unusual but what really threw me off as I was driving by was the officer wasn't wearing his typical uniform. He was wearing business casual attire.
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You know that undercover officers often don't wear their uniforms right?

That would kind of defeat the purpose wouldnt it?

[thumper]

You know that undercover officers often don't wear their uniforms right?

That would kind of defeat the purpose wouldnt it?

it's possible they are replacing the old ford fusions they've had for awhile with corollas? if they want anonymity there isn't a better car to do it with imo...

[meme405]

it's possible they are replacing the old ford fusions they've had for awhile with corollas? if they want anonymity there isn't a better car to do it with imo...

There are plenty of jurisdictions who use pretty civilian vehicles.

There are examples on RS, like that Hyundai (santa fe?) cop car that pulled people over on HWY1, or the impala that was pulling people over in surrey.

I was pulled over by West Vancouver police just before lions bay on the sea to sky, the cop was in a chevy silverado 2500 with a sled rack and N sign on the back.

Also seen them rolling around in a newish looking dodge ram 2500.