It caused such an uproar at the time, that ex-Prime Minister, David Cameron, targeted Humberside police and their decision to spend over £50,000 on the Japanese super saloon, and a further £30,000 fully equipping it. Humberside police caused quite a stir when they opted to spend a considerable amount of money on a Lexus IS-F in 2009.
However, for the occasions when the going gets muddy, there is the Ranger Raptor, which is fitted with unique FOX suspension and special drive modes as standard. With 280bhp and a sophisticated suspension setup, the Focus ST is ideal for tackling criminals who try and escape using the roads. The love affair between Ford and the UK police has continued in recent years, with different forces getting to test the two cars you see here: the Focus ST and the Ranger Raptor. That combination makes them perfect police car fodder, as we've seen over the years in the form of the Sierra Sapphire Cosworth and Escort Cosworth. Us Brits love a fast Ford, and that's because they're quick, affordable to own and fun to drive. Therefore, being a diesel the 330d will still pass many petrol stations with ease thanks to great mpg, ensuring criminals will more than likely run out of fuel before the 330d ever will. Sure, it's no M3 but then a few eyebrows would be raised if the police were rolling around in a top-of-the-range M car.
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The 3 Series is available as a traditional saloon or as a Touring, which is what BMW call an estate, meaning the police have no issue getting all their kit in the back. Powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel engine, this version of the 3 Series produces 245bhp alongside a decent wedge of torque. BMW 3 Series (330d)Īlthough there's nothing outlandishly 'cool' about a regular BMW 3 Series, there is something appealing about the 330d you see here. Over the years, we've seen some incredible pieces of machinery being driven by the police, so we thought we'd highlight five of our favourite models. Alternatively, it's not unknown for the police to strike a deal with manufacturers as part of a publicity campaign, which grants them access to some tasty motors. That's because the police sometimes invest in higher-powered vehicles to deal with crooks driving an equally fast car. However, every now and then you might see the police driving something a bit more exotic. We're mostly used to seeing Her Majesty's constabulary driving around in regular hatchbacks and saloons, which include the likes of the Vauxhall Astra and Skoda Octavia. Trooper Russ Winger, spokesman for the state patrol here back when Michael posed his question, said his department agrees.As motorists we've become accustomed to seeing police cars roaming Britain's roads. We will continue to equip/mark Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office vehicles as determined by the role that a particular vehicle will be assigned when it is placed into service, or as its assignment may change." "The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office has reviewed our policy as it applies to this specific RCW.
"This issue comes up from time-to-time, raised by those who believe that they have read and interpreted RCW 46.08.065 correctly,” Scott said. “We are not in violation of the RCW, as alleged by the author of the e-mail. In fact, the wording specifically exempts sheriff’s offices and local police departments and, furthermore, exempts certain vehicles used by law enforcement in specific roles.
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Officials in some cities argue that work by patrol officers to catch aggressive drivers (high-speed lane changes, going 20 mph-plus over the speed limit, tailgating) IS undercover or investigative. The emphasis on the word OR is Scott’s and seems to be key, separating “sheriff’s office, local police department” from the undercover and investigative limitations. "The wording in RCW 46.08.065 (second sentence) reads: 'This section shall not apply to vehicles of a sheriff’s office, local police department, OR any vehicles used by local peace officers under public authority for special undercover or confidential investigative purposes,'" Scott said. Yet, it is a common practice, and an online search turns up discussions of its legality from Lewis County, Bonney Lake and elsewhere, whose officials all defend it as permitted.ĭeputy Scott Wilson of the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office says the department "respectfully disagrees" with Michael's reading of the law The out basket: I have to agree with Michael that it takes a tortured reading of the cited law to permit use of unmarked cars for regular traffic patrol, except by the State Patrol.
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