Philadelphia Police (through the years)

[exphillycop]

In the wagons they carry a foldable reeves made of vinyl which are easily washable..... They are for patient transport or transport of bodies.

 

[Phillyrube]

Great pics in this thread!

Around the early 90s, I recall seeing on TV (either news or COPS) that the PPD carried stretchers on the their vans to scoop-and-run shooting victims. The reasoning was that cops were usually first in, and with the density of hospitals in the city, the pt could be in the ED sooner than EMS could have reached the scene. Anyone know how long that practice lasted?


NYPD used to do a lot of back-seat med transport as well, in the days of 10s-of-minutes EMS response times.

They are still doing it:


Philadelphia Police Begin Transporting Trauma Victims - News - @ JEMS.com


Injury-adjusted Mortality of Patients Transported by Police Following Penetrating Trauma | Rogue Medic

 

[MtnMan]

Phillyrube, thanks for the informative update!

 

[PPD369]

Hey, great thread here! There are a lot of pics displayed on here that I haven't seen anywhere else! I'm current PPD (CCD) and always appreciate seeing our department's proud history displayed. I am also planning on building up a mid-80's Plymouth Gran Fury in the vintage PPD blue / white livery (I wish I could do mid-70's, but they are harder to come by and more expensive) so these photos will help in the planning and execution of those plans. As the money and plans come together towards this venture I reckon I may be on this thread asking questions for clarification and direction. Thanks! opo:

 

[exphillycop]

If you have an questions about any Philly police history, get in touch with Rod Scratchard, he was in the graphic arts unit, may be retired now..... He has a full set of police car pics from every year...

 

[PPD369]

If you have an questions about any Philly police history, get in touch with Rod Scratchard, he was in the graphic arts unit, may be retired now..... He has a full set of police car pics from every year...

Actually I'm planning on seeing Scratch tomorrow about exactly that down in the PAB! Thanks! I'm starting to think I may want to go with an earlier vintage Plymouth - more horsepower & better performance! I'm eyeing up a 1969 Fury right now & I am planning on taking a look at it before work in the morning. We'll see...


First I have to sell myself on it - then my wife! Wish me luck! :diggrave:

 

[exphillycop]

Good luck and post some pics here..... It's good to have another 369 on here..... Stay warm up there...... And I have a few friends in ccd.... Stay safe brother

 

[cook2890]

I don't always go creepin' in a police car,

but when I do, it's a Plymouth horizon....

Anyone know what was in this car equipment wise? I might have to build a replica... lol!

 

[exphillycop]

I know there was a GE powercall siren and a GE 3 channel radio with a phone receiver mic......

 

[MESDA6]

now what is THAT used for???

Given the refrigeration unit on that trailer, is it a mobile morgue, or does it just happen to be a reefer converted to haul stuff?

 

[Hoser]

Given the refrigeration unit on that trailer, is it a mobile morgue, or does it just happen to be a reefer converted to haul stuff?

That was my first thought also..

 

[exphillycop]

It's just a seized trailer used for wooden barricades......

 

[plybeep68]

Great thread, Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing

 

[MESDA6]

It's just a seized trailer used for wooden barricades......

Figures. I liked my idea better....

 

[emerser]

Great compilation of PPD pics. I work in a Twp just north of Philly.


This is my vintage 79 KZ1000. Has under 17,000 original police miles. Has quite a cool history.


I'm not aware of Philly ever using KZ1000's, did they?

 

[ff168577]

Great compilation of PPD pics. I work in a Twp just north of Philly.

This is my vintage 79 KZ1000. Has under 17,000 original police miles. Has quite a cool history.


I'm not aware of Philly ever using KZ1000's, did they?

Stum?

 

[emerser]

Stum?

Yep


Wert?

 

[ff168577]

Yep

Wert?

Yup. Haha.

 

[Bullets]

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Why would you ghost "Call 911"? isnt that defeating the purpose?

The gill specific lights are grossly over priced. Need to get those backwards flag stickers corrected also.

Well they are half right


And whats with all the red?

 

[exphillycop]

The 911 was ghost in white due to the fact the car was used as a speed enforcement vehicle and you could see the blue 911 decals from the dead due to the curves in the rear fender.

 

[exphillycop]

 

[exphillycop]

 

[FireEMSPolice]

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I like the way they mounted the lights on the grille. It makes me mad they couldnt make a honeycomb grille in the Utility. Surely if you can do it for a Sedan or an F-Series truck, you can do it here.

 

[exphillycop]

Havis does all Philadelphia's up fitting. They do awesome work.

 

[delcofirecop]

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if memory serves me right 77th dist are airport units correct?

 

[exphillycop]

That is correct

 

[vc859]

Do they still use 'AK' to designate airport canine as well?

 

[exphillycop]

Yes, the 77K is a new designation, will give my buddy a call and find out shy they changed it.

 

[vc859]

thanks

 

[A-TAD]

 

[delcofirecop]

lol please tell me thats a joke .

 

[ff168577]

lol please tell me thats a joke .

Nope, the tire had a slice it, so the d/c called the city tow. City tow came, removed the tire, took it an got a new tire for it, and brought it back and put it on the truck.

 

[delcofirecop]

typical philly it would have made too much sense to just send a mobile fleet service truck out with a spare i guess.

 

[ff168577]

typical philly it would have made too much sense to just send a mobile fleet service truck out with a spare i guess.

My guess is because the car was so new, they had no spares for it, and why put the true spare on, if the car will be fixed in under an 1 1/2 hrs.

 

[NJMedic]

Winner ford in cherry hill nj did the sedans . I saw them during the upfit

 

[flahotrod]

Old Philly PD cars weren't red: They were RED!!

 

[A-TAD]

 

[HILO]

My guess is because the car was so new, they had no spares for it, and why put the true spare on, if the car will be fixed in under an 1 1/2 hrs.

The Explorer comes with a full size spare, matching the other wheels and tires, from the factory. Ford did so, making the spare part of the impact protection. SFPD made great mention of that. Hopefully agencies that are buying the Explorer are made aware of this and do not remove the spare. Dallas PD always specs a full size spare, and then take it out of the car and puts them in a stock pile at the central garage.

 

[ff168577]

The Explorer comes with a full size spare, matching the other wheels and tires, from the factory. Ford did so, making the spare part of the impact protection. SFPD made great mention of that. Hopefully agencies that are buying the Explorer are made aware of this and do not remove the spare. Dallas PD always specs a full size spare, and then take it out of the car and puts them in a stock pile at the central garage.

This was a street explorer. They purchased this even prior to the utility even being sold, knowing the city they probably took the spare out.

 

[Phillyrube]

Old Philly PD cars weren't red: They were RED!!

Believe Frank Rizzo changed them over when he was the commish......