Just wondering if anyone knows the purpose of this vehicle... I saw it at alameda and 225 around 2pm.
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...4/IMAG0452.jpg
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Just wondering if anyone knows the purpose of this vehicle... I saw it at alameda and 225 around 2pm.
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/...4/IMAG0452.jpg
Given the graphics on the rear quarter, I'd say it's for recruitment/PR.
Ps I know those windows are tinted beyond legal. [ROFL1]
Yes it's for neighborhood PR and awareness.
Roger that. It's a super slick vehicle for sure.
Aren't those Dodge Nitro RT rims?
Taxes dollars at work [Beer]
I was amazed that they ride BMW motorcycles.
Move along citizen we know what is best for youQuote:
Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh
Yeah I heard they came off an rtd security vehicle... Can't find the news article.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
State Patrol used to use BMW bikes, didn't they? From what I know, they have a high maintenance cost because of the labor to replace a clutch... At least that's what my brother tells me who's a motorcycle officer (not in CO).
No idea, I work on four wheels not two. TFOGGER would know that one. But typically BMW means add a zero at the end of the invoice...Quote:
Originally Posted by sellersm
You guys are gonna make ronin mad.
This one actually concerns me more then the recruiting vehicle in the OP.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69...628_165408.jpg
Why the ticket officer? Never mind that's a dope ride, yo. What ever I can do to help the man stay P I M P.
Actually it's normally the final drive on BMW'sQuote:
Originally Posted by sellersm
Price wise they aren't much if any different than the Harley's but the maintenance costs can be a bit higher pretty much only due to final drives normally.
Performance wise, for PD duty the BMW is twice the bike the Harley's are though. Lighter, just as powerful and better handling all around. If I were a motorcycle officer I'd take the BMW over the Harley ANY day if given the choice.
The sound level would be ungodly if you discharged a fire arm in that van. My "friend" has done that a couple times and regrets it for sure.
MMmhmmm! Very true!Quote:
Originally Posted by tmleadr03
I can't get mad if it's the truth... Yeah, BMWs cost a lot to maintain and fix... hence why most PDs use American cars, much cheaper to maintain and fix (even if they don't last nearly as long or perform as well [Coffee])Quote:
Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh
They are KMC rims
Vehicles like that are usually paid for through seizure money, forfeiture, or donated. Hard to explain to city council why you spent that kind of money for a vehicle with limited use.Quote:
Originally Posted by DD977GM2
Also, sometimes there is federal grant money for special purpose vehicles. I think about all of the tricked out RV/Tactical command posts that sit in some fleet maintenance or jail parking lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneGuy67
You all are just jealous of the po-po's slick whip [ROFL1]
Still a waste of taxpayer money, local or federal.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
Actually, that car was donated by a very nice drug dealer who got caught...Quote:
Originally Posted by DD977GM2
Depends on the person- I've never measured how much money can fit around my waist... [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by Ah Pook
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mX-zz6IY_a...s200/WAIST.jpg
Sorry, I love seeing spelling errors and turning them funny like this! [Tooth]
The purpose of this is to spend free taxpayer money toward something that is an absolute waste of money. All this at the same time they complain they need more money to fund their department.
they are actually switching back to the bmw, they have several of them in service right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by sellersm
Did i help pay for that?
These vehicles have their uses. The one used for my jurisdictional area has been used at least twice that I know of and has taken fire while rescuing police officers. Also a government grant and has to be shared with mutual aid jurisdictions.Quote:
Originally Posted by tmleadr03
Yep... if I recall correctly they waited for the dealer to get some work done to the car and snagged him as he was pulling away. No tax dollars in that car just a good acquisitionQuote:
Originally Posted by JM Ver. 2.0
I thought the newer CSP bikes were the Kawi's?
Seems to me that an ad on Craig's List for recruiting would have saved a lot of tax dollars.
Do PDs ever really have a problem hiring?
Hiring anyone? No.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpienads
Hiring the wrong people? Yes.
A bad hire is almost always worse than going short. At least that has been my experience and what I have read and learned from people in many industries.
Well do you think this issue has to do with EEOC compliance?Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
I know of some FDs that have had issue with that... like not meeting their EEOC "quota"- Back when AA was a huge deal- and they had to hire the minorities that scored lower on the test... I don't think that's a problem these days, but back when Affirmative Blacktion was a huge thing it wasn't the right man for the job, it was the right color. More of that reverse racism BS spitting in our eye. [Bang]Quote:
Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh
Some, but more with liability. In LE hiring, when you hire the wrong person (wrong personality, bad attitude, etc...) they cost money in lawsuits. First to settle the screw up that wronged a citizen, second to defend against the termination lawsuit they bring after you fire them. With jury awards in the hundreds of thousands, and attorney fees, most departments have to look at the cost benefit of overtime vs hiring.Quote:
Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh
Some of these issues are true in every industry. LE doesn't look at productivity the same way as most private industry. It is hard to equate covering calls for service with making sales quotas. Some departments hire outside accounting firms who specialize in trying to boil this type of thing down. They often come up with numbers like 2.34 officers per vehicle hour. [Tooth]
That's my boss's view, and having had to deal with a couple who made it through the filter and should not have, I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
I don't remember where I heard it, but it was my understanding that a lot of these PD's lease the BMW's. And that supposedly the terms are good.
I have often wondered why more equipment manufacturers haven't copied the Airbus or Glock method of dominating their particular market. BMW may have found a good marketing tool. Perhaps their cars will be next. I always wanted to look like the Polizei [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by Troublco
That thing is sweet! Thank you Aurora tax payers!!!
Well Carbon Motors, Inc.- the makers of the Carbon E7 Law Enforcement Vehicle- employs a BMW diesel engine. Not sure how many US LE agencies would utilize BMWs when the American counterparts (Interceptor, Caprice, Charger, etc.) are much more cost effective. But I can see LE jumping into the Carbon game because it's a purpose built LE car rather than upgrading a civilian model to accommodate LE vehicle standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
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