Behind the Flying Wheel - How A Car Becomes A Cruiser

[@edv2397]

Love seeing the old model Charger very upset with Dodge’s decision to discontinue them

[@living4christ]

I like that ohio went to all blue lights.

[@andrewlarose851]

I miss the crown Vic

[@djrivera2219]

Me to my police department still uses it but they sound terrible and look rusted the Crown Vic’s are just outdated

[@johnspencer7291]

@@djrivera2219 the crown vic is so iconic as a police vehicle,i have an 08,all black,ex wood county sheriffs car,no rust,in excellent condition,still has the spotlites and and police interceptor logo on rear,{ which is a make} and perfectly legal,strobes still function as well,ide put it up to a current charger anytime

[@djrivera2219]

John Spencer Heh, my city is poor and the police department gets no funding, so the crown Vic’s look like rust buckets .

[@ryanlaneplaincity]

I'd love to see you guys do a video showing everything that goes into de-commissioning your white Crown Victorias.

[@conservativethought1460]

A pair of wire cutters.

[@tierone4761]

Back in the 1960’s & 70’s when they had a mix of Plymouth & Chevys with big block engines, one bay would be the 5 minute process of opening the hood to flip the lid of the air cleaner over. I remember a few Troopers out of Massillon Post 76 who knew what that sounded like back then. Good Day Everyone!

[@simonsays3465]

Great video thank you!

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

I drove through Ohio on a trip to Washington dc one time, and man they are everywhere, we joked about how there was another Ohio state patrol car, really good on their part to stop people from speeding and such.

[@Trollinskyy]

Absolutely, I definitely like it and don’t have a problem with it. They’re strict but they treat you with respect when you get stopped by a trooper here👌

[@FastCarsNoRules220]

I still prefer the design of those 2011-2014 model Chargers. The 2015 facelifts just doesn't look as mean and agressive, even the Hellcats.

[@tieroneactual2228]

I tend to agree with what you said. Those plastic wheel covers on the newer Chargers are just awful!

[@charlieloveless-vk7cx]

this is 2023

[@b.a.ward.]

Very interesting and informative video. It's no wonder why OSP cars have been voted the best looking cars in the country.

[@michaelf8500]

Seriously? They look awful!

[@justinadams1360]

Love it!!! What rear gear is in the bird? Pulling hard on the big end awsome car!

[@xyz4565AT]

When I've seen them on the road, there is either camera or radar attached to it.

[@TowMater603]

funny how they say ,"don't use your phone , no calls / text n drive , don't eat n drive".....but let me check my Computer , radio , lights ,cell-phone , radar unit , video , and any other distracting thing i can find in my Police unit. Oh and allow me to go 120 MpH to catch up to you and pull you over to let you know you were speeding.

[@TrojanLube69]

You are stupid. Bottom line.

[@TrojanLube69]

citizens don't need or require to be at a certain high speed or using phones to text people. Officers use that high speed to immediately detain (considered emergency) and make sure a speeding driver doesn't cause any injuries to other motorists. They also use computers and radios to get calls and know where the place is located and who are they dealing with. Learn before you open your stupid mouth.

[@donotneed2250]

😂😂

[@johnspencer7291]

@@TrojanLube69 boot licker

[@Lydirius]

@@TrojanLube69 plus they are trained on how to do all that.

[@donotneed2250]

Don't miss the Suck Eye state since I retired last year. One of the best things they ever did was get rid of that stupid split speed.

[@PlaysPlaystation]

Nice to see this is almost all human done

[@williamcobb6322]

Great video! Give our police men and women the best tools for law enforcement.

[@kylesulcebarger8399]

THe last time OHP has silver cruisers there seemed to be a surge in Troopers hit while at the side of the road. THey just aren't as visible as the white...they blend in to the roadway.

[@victormaitland5249]

I think that's the idea, you don't see them in the median. Since Ohio can't use unmarked cars by Ohio Law the silver helps. I haven't heard of a surge in OSP cars hit since they went silver...just my 2 cents worth.

[@jackmiller1405]

It's not like they have blinding, flashing blue lights on them, or anything...

[@user-yj4id8fk5w]

​@@victormaitland5249 Ohio police can use what police call "minimum marked cruisers," where agencies can get around ORC 4549.19 and equip the cruisers with only one small light affixed to the roof and minimal 'police' markings on the vehicle. With the advent of LED lights, the small, clear light on the roof makes the cruisers extremely difficult to differentiate from a civilian vehicle.

[@user-yj4id8fk5w]

Thats why they went with all blue LED lightbars.

[@KnightRider1983]

Wish the Ford Police Interceptor, either Utility or Sedan, was their choice of cruiser over the Dodge Charger

[@NexVex]

Agreed. Dodge sucks!

[@lebronjames8544]

I'm 6'0 and it is so hard to get in and out of the interceptor sedan, Dodge Charger has so much more room and it looks better lol.

[@dmoneyas24]

Both Fords suck especially the SUV. Charger is the best.

[@victormaitland5249]

@ dmoneyas24 - Yessir, I'm glad to see someone with excellent common sense in here ! Both Fords do indeed "suck" ! Stick with the Dodge Chargers ya'll ! The new Chargers are much, much more "cop friendly", a recessed, built in computer saves a ton of interior room, and they're STILL the fastest, best handling and stable patrol cars on the highway !AND just yesterday on I -74 (EB) as I entered Ohio I saw the ultimate in police vehicles that should be awarded #1 IN THE MOST HORRIBLE patrol vehicles category that really do suck, a new Chevy Suburban unit running radar/laser in the median strip...my God it's as big as a school bus and rides high above the road ! What an accident just waiting to do what giant & high riding SUV's do best, ROLLOVER ! Pursue a Mustang 5.0, a Corvette or Challenger Hellcat in that Suburban ? No way, not me, not in that boat ! Hey, I'm a retired LEO, I've driven sedans from all 3 big American manufacturers, I've got nothing against any of them, but it's a fact, over the years one company has got the idea and built the best police cars...yes that's Dodge (and Plymouth before they dropped that line). I've got plenty of true stories to back that up ! Hey OSP, the Chargers are the best, the new ones are better than any in recent years, STOP the SUV madness and stick with Dodge Chargers, you won't regret it ! I've tried them all and Dodge has produced the best. Hey, just because Dodge isn't the biggest of the "big three" doesn't mean they're the worst, because they nailed it in the past 5 or 6 years with the Chargers !Oh, a 2nd place winner? Well it's no Charger, it isn't as good as the Charger, but it's good...that being the Chevy sedan (Impala or Caprice, I'm not sure), they have some power and nice handling and look good too. But I's avoid the Fords...the Crown Vic is gone, R.I.P., they were big, hugged the road, but face it, they were pretty darn slow..."dogs" some said, and in latter years they lacked dependability...I actually had the gear shift knob come loose and separate from the steering column in one, a pin that held it on the column came loose and drop to the floor...LOL ! I swear that one is true !

[@victormaitland5249]

Sarcasm noted and ignored. I'm 6' 1 and have no problem with space in the Charger.

[@coastercreator2545]

The troopers in Ohio have the choice of a car with Speed Radar inside the vehicle or mounted on the roof of the vehicle.

[@anthonystrini5212]

Hey I was pulled over in ohio by a charger a little while ago

[@BonesAv]

Interesting

[@JAKid50]

@ Josh Bo.... I believe Dodge does the motor, tranny, and suspension modifications in factory for the "police equipped vehicles."

[@training2]

There will still be nothing like the sound of the V-8 in the Crown Vic's. The new light bars are much more noticeable than the old blue and red. This will help with visability.

[@victormaitland5249]

The ultimate engine roar came from the 1973 to about 1985 Dodge Monaco and Plymouth Fury...both with the legendary 440 c.i. V-8 4 bbl carb. The roar of those 440's were louder than the sirens ! Floor it at 70mph and the tires would still "chirp" and push you back in the seat ! Awesome days and cars, listen to a 2012 to the current Charger with the 5.7 liter HEMI V-8, they sound pretty good, a bit better than the Crown Vics I drove...but RIP Crown Vic, they did the job !

[@rtcordero]

training2 The crown Vic is a toy car compared to the charger

[@jmsweeney1]

The Chrysler Corp 383 had a nice roar to it too :)

[@pkranz937]

@Notenoughammoandguns congrats. You've just proven to the world how ignorant you are.

[@calebmelton5989]

they must spend a lot of money on repairs driving all dodge

[@risk1058]

Caleb Melton not all dodge they drive some ford's and I also seen a few Chevy

[@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt]

And a shitload on gas. Dodges suck liquids like porn stars.

[@dildofaggins9037]

dodges are reliable till they age then they retire them

[@pkranz937]

@@dildofaggins9037 true of all makes of police vehicles.

[@pkranz937]

The Dodge has lower operating costs than the Fords. Better on fuel, better on maintenance.

[@nikovalenzuela6550]

You guys should get push bars for your cars.

[@emily.g.929]

Niko Valenzuela I live in Ohio and almost all patrol cars I've ever seen have push bars. Idk about cars, but I know that the newer Ford SUV's have a really big push bar

[@JayFresh98]

ohio has alot of the Dodge chargers pursuit vechicle

[@daniellibich1376]

After questions are asked on how a car in production get turned into a cruiser not before the OSP granted permission for the film crew to get a behind the scenes as what if state troopers demand to see how a charger hellcat go from the dealership to a cruiser.

[@pkranz937]

Daniel Libich Hellcats are not offered with the AHB police package.

[@f.u.4766]

Never have I been assisted by highway patrol man on the side of the freeway

[@Turtle_the_fupa_slayer]

F. U. Yeah no shit. Been told to move when I needed help

[@toledojeeper2932]

F. U. ...i have

[@itsonlymyopinionok8115]

so why not have them all custom made.. guess it's cheaper to do it themselves.. pretty neat though.

[@michaelf8500]

Man… these are ridiculous looking vehicles 😂

[@johnspencer7291]

i own a 67 charger,these new ones wouldnt stand a chance against it

[@johnspencer7291]

@Frank L ease of maintenence

[@PalavraVivaUSA]

Thanks for the video! I always thought there were performance alterations as well, like better brakes? Either way, awesome video.

[@pkranz937]

The Charger comes standard with severe-duty engine, drivetrain, brakes, interior, and suspension. Police departments don't add stuff like that due to warranty issues. Back in the 70's and early 80's, it was not unusual for some departments to try minor modifications.

[@Bansheelover101]

What lightbar do you use

[@CraftinFears_Official]

Good question that is what I was wondering

[@warhawk3136]

@@CraftinFears_Official Code 3 RX2700

[@Airtouch67]

I'd like to know what the actually "cost" is to purchase the car - and also the total cost of the alterations, equipment and installations, and also the total expense/cost of the vehicle when it's finalized and put on the street. I would think the lightbar, radios, radar, video equipment etc., would run into the THOUSANDS.

[@Bansheelover101]

whats the light bar

[@iannorris1628]

Code 3 RX-2700CC LED

[@victormaitland5249]

You can't beat the Dodge Chargers...come on OSP don't go for those nasty SUV's ! I've seen just a few, the nastiest is the giant Chevy Suburban SUV...too big, too high ! The new Chargers have much more room in the interior, thanks to a built in 12" computer screen and controls up front and the actual computer in the trunk the cabin or interior has much more room ! The power is the same, awesome ! As a law abiding retired LEO I urge you to go for the new 2016 or 2017 Charger ! Be safe and give 'em Hell !

[@stangsaleens7]

Is their different lines for different cars?

[@victormaitland5249]

There are, and different computer chips than civilian Chargers have give the V-8 5.7 HEMI a noticeable boost.

[@olieantonetti7393]

Just an FYI, police are civilians. What you are referring to is non-law enforcement vehicles.

[@RedPandaSolutions]

id like to know this as well

[@rtcordero]

Who tf wants a prisoner partisan? Don’t think I want a criminal sitting behind me

[@DanMeyer80]

Why not just have the manufacturer of the car do all those add ons before car is delivered?

[@pkranz937]

Dodge did, through 2014, but sales weren't enough to justify continuing the full packages. Now they offer two basic packages, and the rest is optional. But you can still order a Charger with everything but the radios, laptop, radar, and shield on the doors.

[@TECHCommissionerMac]

Disable airbag for safety? IDK

[@timoshi119]

Disables airbag on passenger side for PIT maneuvers .

[@TyeWills]

Passenger side airbag could throw the computer at the driver if it deploys

[@texaswildcat2000]

Tbone 223 and disables driver side for pit as well...along with being disabled for any ramming maneuvers...

[@johndough9187]

If airbags were all that great you'd probably see them in NASCAR.

[@johndough9187]

So if it's an INTENTIONAL collision, you don't want airbag protection?

[@charlieplumtree9810]

I love being an ohi o state trooper!!

[@cmarshall1018]

It's not attitude, it's professionalism, it's expected greatly of every State Trooper in Ohio. Also, the flying wheel has been a tradition ever since the division started, except in 1987.

[@victormaitland5249]

Agree !

[@curtisanderson9062]

1:44 Why the hell do they need to charge the battery on a brand new car

[@donaldharris508]

Because its been sitting idle since it left the factory 2 months ago.

[@napsterbater]

that and the doors are going to be open with interior lights on as well as electronics and lights being turned on and tested while sitting in the bay, which since it is enclosed you don't want the vehicles idling.

[@lifeisamatrix5960]

Meanwhile police package ready cars can be bought at same price after total time costs/install costs over bare plane jane.

[@pkranz937]

To a certain extent. Dodge offers two different prep packages which includes various harnesses, console, trunk tray & fan, auxiliary power panel, etc. They also offer various wraps, special colors, unmarked versions, etc.

[@randallturner8048]

Those Dodge Chargers look too small for a cruiser.

[@nickwarzy]

Radar mount (?)

[@iannorris1628]

OSHP uses radar mounts on the lightbar and also inside the vehicles

[@SuperBuildsInMC]

good job copying the indy 500 logo

[@just-incase3483]

supergamersbro actually the Ohio state patrol has used that symbol since the 1930s so the Indy 500 copied their symbol lol!

[@worldofbrandan]

Its been used by the patrol for 77 years buddy when the patrol started in 1933. Here's a little history behind it from the patrols website The Flying Wheel, which is a federally registered trademark, is one of the most distinguishable images of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The “Flying Wheel” was the idea of an engineer named Joseph Goldberg in the 1930s. Goldberg specifically designed it for the patrol. The Patrol has the logo federally trademarked so nobody else can use it without permission from them OSHP has had the trademark since it was used by the patrol in 1933. Indy 500 logo is not even close to being the same look as the OSHP logo. Anyone who claims that the OSHP copied the logo from the Indy 500 is a complete moron. Anyone who thinks it even closely resembles the Indy 500 logo is also a complete moron who should get their eyes checked because it clearly doesn't even look closely resembled to the OSHP logo.

[@marcw5288]

To bad everyone is using the junky charger,i have a buddy who a kentucky trooper and the chargers are really hated by most because the reliability is poor.

[@MoparDJCJ]

What siren does OSHP use?

[@ObtainEmployment]

Federal Signal SmartSiren SS2000SM.

[@RikterZilla]

Wouldn't it be more efficient to put a Donut making machine in the trunk?

[@michelemirarchi8371]

India Napolis Ford Mondeo ingrandita stile Scevrolet sedili anatomici Detroit trotta Lancia Fulvia di Fabio Testa e Franco Nero

[@mtravers4414]

I bet that girl right there wears the pants in her family.

[@Turtle_the_fupa_slayer]

M Travers an stands to pee

[@willcruz3198]

Yeah, she definitely has a gun in her trousers. No doubt!

[@syedowais1607]

@@Turtle_the_fupa_slayer shut up, tool!

[@Turtle_the_fupa_slayer]

@@syedowais1607 😘

[@knowledgeispower6192]

Adding the video equipment. With optional erase video mode. Just in case the video contradicts the officers statement. Finally, no more embarrassing officer perjury.

[@just-incase3483]

You know the old saying, go to Ohio on vacation and leave on probation!

[@willcruz3198]

Amen to that brother. Them troopers be wall to wall on that Turnpike!

[@Ryan-iw8yw]

How a car becomes a tax mobile and revenue generator

[@Katmandu2]

OSP gets all the revenue from the State Budget. 1% of the Ohio State budget is allocated to the OSP by the State Legislature. The OSP is not not funded by tickets like in "Commonwealth" funded States. Like Florida.

[@Ryan-iw8yw]

Katmandu2 wow you are some kind of stupid! And where does the money go from people paying their tickets????? It's a tax/revenue generation scheme for the state. God damn I can't handle how fucking stupid people are, are you 12 years old? It doesn't matter how they get their funding you fucking moron!!! The money they steal from people with tickets goes to the state

[@eianmerino190]

@@Ryan-iw8yw if you dont want your money going to the state then quit breaking the laws. Sime as that. Youre not going to get anywhere faster by going 100 mph in a 70. Is an extra 5-10 minutes really worth it? Also, you don't need to be on your phone while driving. You can easily wait till you get where you're going or pull off somewhere to make the call or text. So quit your bitching.

[@Tool19672]

Where can a person purchase retired OSHP cars in Ohio ? Thanks

[@sillygoose2508]

JJD1913 at the state vehicle action the only problem is theirs a bunch of ass holes that bid to much for what there getting and I'm going to throw it out there they like to turn them into taxi cabs go figure I don't even go anymore because of the high bidders

[@sladestryder5264]

STATE TROOPER SUCKS !!!!!🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@MetalTeamster]

This should NOT be done by State agencies , this should be done by the cheapest bid contractor ... temp agency.... Having state people do it means Unions / pensions..... and high taxes. In fact, privatize all Police agnecies and run them for profit and traded on the stock market. get Govt out of everything....

[@lightningstrikestwice6302]

I guess you didn't heard the hear the word "contractor" in the narration.

[@MetalTeamster]

@@lightningstrikestwice6302 perhaps I didn't

[@ethanadams7175]

You can tell she's been trained to speak in an unnaturally low female tone. Lots of "authoritative" females take speech classed to talk like this. Its always unattractive and irritating to listen to.

[@donsettie344]

It's a lower version of a command voice.

[@yomomma6492]

Number 1 tip to not get pulled over for speeding... ...don’t go to Ohio

[@rascallyrabbit717]

PDB123 Vlogs uh don't speed?!

[@jeremycounty]

some ugly ass cars lol. and whats with the hats? come on lol.

[@ivermectin1908]

I notice you convieniently left out the armoured door inserts lol

[@marilyndesrosiers7988]

Are the engines souped up?

[@donnebes9421]

I think chicken noodle.