They last set built have Wecan duo Inner edges which can be programmed to do a lot more then the non wecan inner edge.
Connecticut State Police 2013 Ford Interceptor Sedan
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That's what I figured. Looked good responding, but I'm not too sure how I feel about the whole inner edge being illuminated for cruise lights. Seems like a little over kill for general patrol. All the troopers I've talked to really love these cars though.
Any idea what they're gonna do with the cruisers that have the old edge bars? They gonna get brand new liberties or just go slick top?
Any idea what they're gonna do with the cruisers that have the old edge bars? They gonna get brand new liberties or just go slick top?
I saw a CSP interceptor sedan on the news tonight with what appeared to be a Whelen Legacy. Perhaps that's what they're replacing the old edges with?
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tsquale
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Interesting...thanks for the info...is that for all new patrols or just the ones with the old edges?
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Cool...good changes....I'm surprised they're even bothering with all new light bars though since so many of the troopers run these slicktop.
Did these ones with the new set-ups just start going on the road? I haven't seen one in person and I drove by mhq a few weeks ago and the lot was pretty bare.
Sorry I mean't ions in the grille, and we are in the process of building the major crimes cars, the patrols are just starting to come off the trucks now
I heard also that there were to be 30 caprices, nothing confirmed, the production dates are very far out for the cars themselves being built
The rumor I heard was that they are getting Caprices instead of Chargers for the traffic guys now, but that the majority of the fleet will still be Fords.
I drove past MHQ today and it looked like they went to incandescent spotlights on the latest batch of sedans. Any reason for that?
Storm82
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Looks great, but that inner edge is pointless, with the Liberty on top.
Replace the inner edge with Ions on the push bumper, and it would be awesome.
Replace the inner edge with Ions on the push bumper, and it would be awesome.
tsquale
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You must not be familiar with how CT State Police operates. Officers are allowed to use their cars off duty for errands and such with the stipulation that much of the time (so I'm told) they are on call.
The lightbar has a quick disconnect and gets stored in the trunk when off duty. Having the inner lightbar allows them to still effectively respond off duty, if necessary, without having to stop and reconnect the lightbar to the roof.
It was also discussed 3 post down from the OP
Storm82
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You are right, I did not know that.
It is interesting that they do it that way, though I personally still think its pointless and would prefer the one or the other, but not both light bars.
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Saw two new K9 Utilities this week. The white ions on the push bar are definitely a nice improvement. One of them had the whole inner edge, ions, and foglights on steady white on a traffic stop. Looked like it flooded the car nicely.
firebuff17
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With the impending demise of the Interceptor Sedan, does anyone know what CSP plans on utilizing as their main patrol vehicle? I assume they'll just transition to Interceptor Utilities for all instead of just K-9, ESU, etc., but they do tend to favor sedans for patrol.
firebuff17
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Chevy stopped manufacturing the Caprice PPV last year. Once Ford stops production of the interceptor sedan next year, the only sedan option will be the Charger.
My guess is that they try to get at least one more order of Interceptor Sedans (as production doesn’t stop until March 19) and then go to all Utilities.
But like you said, we shall wait and see.
My guess is that they try to get at least one more order of Interceptor Sedans (as production doesn’t stop until March 19) and then go to all Utilities.
But like you said, we shall wait and see.
firebuff17
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Hmmm I did not know Chevy stopped production of their PPV sedan.
I guess they might try to buy as many as they can of the interceptor sedans but who knows.
I guess they might try to buy as many as they can of the interceptor sedans but who knows.
RyanZ71
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Sadly GM shut down the Holden manufacturing factory down in Australia which is where the caprice was imported from. Same thing with the Chevy SS.
If they're allowed to use the vehicles for their personal use, and they don't respond to anything when they're off duty, why even have the interior light set up, then? If they're dropping their kids off at school and see something happen, do they strap the kid in and respond?
The whole thing seems strange. Does the car look good? It does. As an emergency lighting enthusiast, I know the norm is to think more is better, and the car does look neat, but it doesn't seem particularly practical, and the idea of disconnecting the lightbar and having to put it back on the car also seems impractical. I get the quick disconnect thing, and I get it's relatively easy to do, but it's just strange.
I am also of the mind that police vehicles should be marked, and I'm not a big fan of take-home cars, either.
The whole thing seems strange. Does the car look good? It does. As an emergency lighting enthusiast, I know the norm is to think more is better, and the car does look neat, but it doesn't seem particularly practical, and the idea of disconnecting the lightbar and having to put it back on the car also seems impractical. I get the quick disconnect thing, and I get it's relatively easy to do, but it's just strange.
I am also of the mind that police vehicles should be marked, and I'm not a big fan of take-home cars, either.
Interesting, East coast folks do stuff weird. I don't see the point of taking the cars home, with the exception of the K-9 units and other specialty assignments or rural departments. I do know that some motorcycle officers get to ride their bikes home (don't see the reason behind this either). The additional cost and maintenance for vehicles and needing a vehicle for every officer is just crazy.
Don't get your panties so bunched up, they've been doing this for decades and they're happy with it
I understand why this thought is there, however in the long run it costs significantly less. The Officers end up taking pride and ownership in the car and thus have a reason to take care of it. I have a take home car now, and I stay on top of everything. There isn't a single light bulb out, I can tell you exactly when my next oil change is due, and I know where everything is in that car.
Thanks. Exactly what I meant and why I didn't respond to that comment. But that is the Internet for ya, Heh
To me getting worked up over a practice that an agency has determined works for them over the course of several decades is a good example of bunched up panties