We have a CoP fleet (15) of crown vics & explorers, slowly being replaced with new 4cyl escapes. they all have a intercity (mobile radio) mounted inside, and the Voulunteer carries a portable. The lighting is all Whelen, amber w/takedwns & alleys, rear of bar has 2red leds to the rear to differ the lights fron a construction or security vehicle and all have pa/ah/man/ other siren tones disabled, and the vehicles all have a MCT for computer aided dispatching. The graphics are identical to the sworn vehicles, with the exception of wording on the sides.
Our CoP's Example duties include; responce to traffic accidents, special events, elder services, search & rescue, road obstructions, stand by for tow trucks while an officer takes a perp to jail, disabled vehicles, parking enforcement, some are certified to accually work the accidents & issue tickets like a traffic unit would. CoP's are utilized anywere they can be.
Not bad for a Volunteer service that saves the dept the additional cost of hiring 30 additional full time employees . :yes: