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Sept. 18, 2011 9:53 p.m. N Sperlo Dork

I went to go take a... I went to go use the restroom and flopped open my November 2011 issue as it fell open to page 32. I was really interested to see a short on the Caprice Police model. Keeping up on the police models is an interest of mine because I have been bouncing around the local police departments trying to get a job.

Why such a small article on just one of the new cars for police use? With two new Interceptors from ford coming out and a new purpose built dodge for the job along with the Caprice, which is basically a Holden shipped over to more Northern soils. Maybe a police vehicle special would be a nice addition because we all love knowing about the police cars, weather its driving them or keeping an eye out.

I wonder if the Taurus Interceptor will be as popular on the forums as the P71 Interceptor is now.

Plus this one because it made me mess my pants.
Sept. 21, 2011 3:22 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director

Funny, someone on staff asked why we were dedicating any space to a police car. I agree with you, there's some interesting things on the horizon (figuratively and literally).
Sept. 21, 2011 3:38 p.m. mndsm SuperDork

I've always liked police cars. When you're little, it's the shiny lights and buttons. When you're bigger, it's because you've always heard they're special builds. I used to say if I was ever going to steal a car, it would be a cop car with the lights and sirens and stuff.
Oct. 23, 2011 7:49 p.m. N Sperlo Dork

mndsm wrote:

I've always liked police cars. When you're little, it's the shiny lights and buttons. When you're bigger, it's because you've always heard they're special builds. I used to say if I was ever going to steal a car, it would be a cop car with the lights and sirens and stuff.

I do emergency lighting on vehicles. With ADD, I find them very distracting and pretty. My truck is outfitted with hidden yellows and whites and my escort and 240sx will both be getting strobes.