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Getting Used to the Police Interceptor Sedan

A look at what's powering those new police cars you're likely seeing.

  My driver’s license just turned 16 last week. It’s something of a milestone — the thing I most lusted after when I was 16, turned 16. Man, I'm getting old. After 16 years of motoring, I — and I’m sure everyone else — have developed a Pavlovian response to three things: red lights, school zones and Crown Vics. After seeing one of these three, my brain and my right foot work in harmony to find that middle pedal as quickly as possible. Now I've got to change my habits. Several municipalities in my area have started to phase out the Ford Crown Victoria for both government and police use. I’ve noticed local officials driving around in everything from Ford Fusion hybrids to Chevrolet Sonics — which makes sense, by the way, as the Crown Vic …

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kevin

8:45 am on Saturday, March 30, 2013

i would be interested to see how often the high speed is really need by most police. At the very least FWD will be better in the snow then the old RWD units, and it's cheaper on gas and to maintain than AWD   more ›

Supervisors Approve Cost-Saving $46K Police Vehicle Purchase

Montgomery Township Police are purchasing two 2011 Ford Crown Victorias nine months early as a cost-savings measure

Montgomery Township supervisors this month approved the purchase of two 2011 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles totaling $46,920, resulting in savings in excess of $7,000. Montgomery Towship Police Chief Richard Brady said the department is scheduled to replace two marked patrol vehicles and one administrative vehicle next year. For several years, the department has purchased Ford Crown Victorias as the vehicle of choice. However, in 2012, Ford will discontinue Crown Victoria models, replacing them with Interceptor models. Brady said the Interceptor is a “downsized vehicle.” The new Interceptors are front-wheel drive – an option Brady said the department has never had any luck with – with a base price of $24,500. Throw in an all-wheel …

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