Dodge Charger (+ Magnum) Police Cars - Everything You Need to Know (2006-2010)

Today we are taking a very in-depth look at the Dodge Charger (and Magnum) Police cars from the first generation, from 2006-2010! I thought it would be cool to see what kind of features and performance the various police packages offered over and above the regular civilian versions. Watch along as we go over everything possible, starting with the competition, which countries use the Chargers, sales numbers by state and country, prices and specs, changes year-by-year, major issues, and a performance comparison with other cop cars!
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VIDEO OUTLINE/SKIP AHEAD!
Overview Charger + Magnum: 01:00
Competition: 01:50
Where Was it Used: 02:15
Pricing: 02:50
Performance + Specs: 03:48
Updates Year-by-Year: 05:30
Major Issues: 07:09
Police Car Sales: 08:04
Performance Comparison w/Competition: 10:08
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[@SombreroKnight]

Out in Mexico you can still see meny 2006-2011 chargers in service. They just started using the new current charger for the past 2 years or so.

[@Andrei-eb2du]

Guillermo Garcia Knight Rider man

[@michaelsimko7694]

I'm a big fan of the Charger 5.7 police package. The city I live in has been using them since their introduction, with many first generations still around. The Magnums were used as K9 units. Whenever I hear the fast revving of 1 certain car accelerating, I right away know it's a Charger 5.7 police car. About a decade ago there was a big pursuit going on with city police. I was listening to it online before the police department went digital. When the pursuit was over and the suspect was in custody, many Chargers had to get towed due to the brake pads. On older dashcam videos of high speed chases, Crown Victorias have a hard time keeping up with most suspects. That's when I say, "this is when you need the Charger 5.7". I love watching pursuit videos involving Chargers. They are fast!

[@chopperjoe2131]

Yes I wanna see the 2011-14 Dodge Charger police packs

[@MarspeedCars]

It’s coming soon!

[@snek9353]

Same, mostly curious about how many AWD versions are out there.

[@chris.5434]

snek not a lot but they do offer the 5.7 in awd for the cops

[@chopperjoe2131]

WhiteHemi Chris yea I heard it was only offered to law enforcement for a v8 awd

[@snek9353]

@@chopperjoe2131 From '15 on yes.

[@2ValveMiri]

Is anyone else scared to speed past a dodge Charger, ford Explorer , crown vic and Taurus at night time? Because they all blend in at night time.

[@anthonymolina7416]

Well my local department doesn’t use dodge but the troopers do

[@2ValveMiri]

@@anthonymolina7416 oh okay. Be we still gotta be careful tho.

[@garbage854]

Yes !!

[@Highrollinhunter]

My local police department only uses ford explorers and rarely uses Crown Vics only used as Detective cars Massachusetts state troopers where I live use expeditions and explorers they used to use Dodge and Chevrolet

[@2ValveMiri]

Here in cleveland ohio we use the 2011 dodge chargers sxt ,ford Taurus and very little crown vic.

[@iNeverHadMercy]

I sent in the suggestion to cover these cars because in the 2010 Need For Speed game THEY ARE BEASTS !! Thanks for your priceless allegiance to Chrysler 🔥🔥🔥🍻💯

[@canadianplanespotter]

Nice job including the Ottawa Police at 2:07. I've been looking forward to this video for a while. Very well put together! Can't wait for the next installment :)

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks for watching! I lived in Kingston for a while I know they used the Chargers (newer ones) but Toronto has basically zero chargers all Ford Taurus here now

[@canadianplanespotter]

@@MarspeedCars Oh cool! The OPP has some new Chargers too, some equipped with AWD. My buddy's dad says they handle beautifully

[@williamviman2864]

Canadian Plane Spotter in Hamilton/Niagara OPP uses a lot of Chargers

[@adamrtr2774]

Now i found another reason to not vote for bloomburg

[@MarspeedCars]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CamaroAmx]

He’s already states that he wants the average MPGs to go up 50% or so.

[@snek9353]

As if you needed one.

[@Drewtownvids98]

@@MarspeedCars I wish the 1st gen charger police cars will use the 6.1L hemi v8

[@Drewtownvids98]

@Thecarkid 11 who cares & I disagree with you & cops don't care what's underneath the hood of their cop cars, all what matters is witch cop is behind the wheel & more engine power & chasing criminals. You have a nice day.😒

[@freenwl]

Loved it! I owned a V6 2013 charger and 08 Magnum they are great cars.. part 2? Yes please

[@archangelmichael1978]

I'm a retired cop, but was on the job during the transition from the Crown Vics to Chargers. I'm glad you mentioned the AWD version. I was a state boy for WV and the original Charger was terrible in the snow. We got our AWD trans and there was a civilian version for that time called the GT AWD.

[@drdistroyer8744]

I’ve had my 2009 Alaska State Trooper Charger for 3 years. Never had any issues, handles great in the winter. I won’t sell it anytime soon

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

I hate seeing these on my way to college in the morning. Always sitting on the side of the highway, just waiting to ruin someone's day

[@redram5150]

Look on the bright side. It must mean they have solved all the serious crimes and there’s nothing better for them to do, right? They wouldn’t just harass people for nothing, right?

[@FollowMeAndBeHappy]

@@redram5150 nice!

[@JamesB175]

@@redram5150 no they would harass people for no reason because a lot of it is for Revenue

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Tell me about it

[@Webhead787]

They also use durangos i saw one on the highway on I-80 in Indiana.

[@MarspeedCars]

Yup Durango Ram and Charger were offered in 2020

[@ZROSTARS]

I hate the Ford Explorer since it blends in with the crowd of SUVs and harder to spot

[@2ValveMiri]

Right

[@blackice7408]

Theyre literally exploring to look for crime

[@robc8468]

My local Sheriff Allegan Co Michigan uses light brown explorers very hard to see, Michigan State Police use bright blue Chargers as shown in your video as well as Chevy Tahoe's.

[@2ValveMiri]

@@robc8468 they should use vantablack paint on their cars.

[@robc8468]

@@2ValveMiri I am the one who needs Vantablack I have a Torred Challenger R/T I am like a red flag in front of a bull.

[@lambofanextreme1206]

Wow I didn't know there was a magnum police car, and the chargers and magnums look great in police performance packages😎 Can't wait for part 2

[@MarspeedCars]

Yeah they look badass but I have no clue if any departments actually ordered them, I’m guessing it was 99% the Charger since it was almost the same thing but a bit lighter and better performing

[@lambofanextreme1206]

@@MarspeedCars yeah, I seen them around in my area where I live. Usually the 2011-2014 models I see them around mostly, sometimes when I go out I see 2006-2010 charger police cars. I guess cops has a great taste of muscle cars. One time I was fooled by an undercover dodge charger police car. It was a 2011-2014 model, I remember once time I went out shopping with my parents and cousins. And that's when I spotted a 2011-2014 regular normal dodge charger which I didn't know it was an undercover cop car. My cousin said look your dream car V8 charger. I was like wow that car looks so mean I might get my phone out and get a picture. Just after I took my phone out and before I took a picture, all the sudden the dodge chargers red and blue lights came on and it's siren sounded. I got so scared and said oh my goodness that's a police car that's impossible that charger got me fooled. Instead of running I calmly walked and the undercover dodge charger police car chased a car down the road I think it was a mustang gt that rode past it. The undercover charger was black, and it was a 2011-2014 model. That undercover charger looks exactly like the blacktop performance package charger rt. That was the craziest day of my life, that charger had me fooled😅😅 this was around 2017

[@josephhalexander]

@@MarspeedCars Reno, NV had a Magnum back in 2008 when I lived there that was a marked unit. I have seen an unmarked Magnum a couple weeks or so ago just outside Portland, OR.

[@captainboose8788]

Great video, did not realized how much the hemi was updated in 11

[@FHFOFJHE]

Updated in 2009. www.allpar.com/mopar/new-mopar-hemi.html

[@Specmauto]

I would've loved one long video for all generations. Absolutely my favorite vehicle.

[@MarspeedCars]

Yeah I was originally gonna do that but then this was 14 minutes and I didn’t want to cut anything...so 2-3 videos it is

[@dredawg679]

So glad you did this can't wait until the next vids this is awesome

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks for watching! One of the best times Ive had making a video it was awesome learning about these

[@dredawg679]

@@MarspeedCars good to hear big fan keep up the great work

[@Formerlywarmer]

Great info no dragging it out nice job sir. I bought a 2010 charger pursuit today.

[@erod017]

My town still has a few 06-2010 charger. I know one of them is a hemi. As I saw it in action going to a call. It sounded great

[@jeffwestbrook8966]

I purchased a 2009 charger 5.7 hemi from idaho state police auction for $5,000 and it's all black with silver flake I buffed and detailed it and it has all service records with everything done on time I've had it on the highway at 154 mph and it handles well,no shaking drifting very stable at high speeds the 09s are a good car used ebay and Amazon to restore interior with civilian leather seat covers dodge racing floor Matt's steering wheel cover and changed interior dome lights to blue led and under glow ,tinted tail lights and plate covers,it's a fun car,also powder coated the silver police hub caps to black it's all blacked out. Thanks for your video now I know the year 2009 is a good one.

[@jesusp5300]

Sic work Marspeed.. keep pushing

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks bro trying to take the channel higher and higher

[@LS1007]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing part two. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@WJHandyDad]

I own a 2010 police Hemi, 2 Crown Vics (2008 & 2010), I had a Caprice PPV (with the 6.0L), and have an Avalanche (basically like a Tahoe but with a truck bed). By far the best daily driver is the Crown Vic. It's comfortable, reliable, and parts are cheap and easy to find. I wish it had more acceleration but it's not a deal breaker. The Charger is an absolute blast to drive as far as acceleration and performance, but it's got a punishing ride to it and it really beats you up. It seems more complicated to work on and more problem prone. The Caprice was kind of a good combination of the best things about the Vic and Charger but other than maintenance items, parts were tough to find. The Avalanche gas mileage is not good enough to make it a daily driver (I hope the police Tahoes have a better acceleration than my Avalanche - it's good off the line but weak if you need to stomp on it from a rolling speed). Overall I feel very blessed to have all of these vehicles and be able to drive them.

[@chrismullenix6103]

I’ve had 2 2008 patrol cars and love them, would like to see the continued 2nd part. This was nice and informative.

[@romonecrosby]

0:11 here in Michigan we have Dodge Charger Pursuit with the Michigan State Police Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Detroit Police Department

[@troyonufer2029]

Now I want a police cruiser keep making these great videos

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks bro! They are definitely bad ass and you can scare people into thinking you’re a cop all day 😂

[@chadbailey7038]

Very thorough! Great job

[@thebionicbassplayer]

I requested this video and I'm glad you did. Although car reviewers have disdain for fleet sales, it's no accident, the Charger has outlasted all its sedan competitors.

[@adamtrombino106]

Besides braking issues, the 1st gen had steering suspension issues, as well as being called 'squirrely' at highspeed. This was remedied in '12 I believe. Bring on pt 2!

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks for the info!!

[@observantservant2135]

I had the 06 daytona R/T. Im not sure if anything differed from models, but on top end it never felt shady in any way. And always felt well planted

[@PRNTestDrive]

Watching this reminds me that FCA said they'd let me do something with the Charger Enforcer, but I don't have the capacity to do something solo. Maybe we could collab on something if you're interested and I can get the ball rolling on it again.

[@eliteultra9]

Please do a videon on the current Ford Police Interceptors versions and Chevy Pursuit versions, they are all over Mexico, i can even send you pics from here if you would like me too, this are beautiful cars, and they almost never fail to catch or ram any target.

[@redram5150]

Fun Fact: The Hemi Charger NASA uses as a spotter vehicle for their version of the U-2 had been LS-powered 04-06 GTO’s prior to Mopar

[@WolfWould]

I already love this one! I definitely want a cop car from auction! Or really a Stone White Daytona!

[@donaldparsons5875]

Great video as always! Can’t wait for part 2!

[@tatialo37]

Xcellent video!!! FCA should hire you!!!

[@aera6413]

You have the most comprehensive, fact based review of the LX platform police vehicles. And not once did you incorrectly refer to any vehicle as a "police interceptor". You sir are a Mopar expert. Lets see the next generation video please!

[@MarspeedCars]

Thanks for the support! Part 2 will be up soon

[@americansmark]

Lmao. That Heath car pulled me over years back for aggressive launching in. Cobalt SS Turbo. They used the Hemi cars for patrolling 79 between Hebron and Heath. It is a long stretch of 50mph with few traffic lights. Lots of street racing there, as it is near National Trails Raceway.

[@gregrobinson9037]

Nice video!Just a quick question that I figured you would know the answer to. Okay, I have a 2010 Dodge Charger Pursuit 5.7 RWD. I am getting ready to get the police shocks and springs changed over to R/T,front and back. So is it as simple as that? Or is there anything you can offer me advice wise on the R&R? Thanks

[@steveshilt5438]

When will the second generation charger cop car video be posted?

[@MarspeedCars]

I have only started working on that one but have another 1-2 other videos to do first so maybe in a week or so?

[@steveshilt5438]

I'll be looking for it. Will there be content on the brakes? I'd like to upgrade my '13 Rt Challenger with cop car brakes

[@PILULE-ow9sk]

Can't wait dor the next video, I have a 2014 rt awd police as a winter car. It got a lot of weird quirks

[@Bahraini_Carguy]

Few information regarding the Charger Police in the Middle East: In Bahrain, The Dodge Charger Police Pursuits were mostly used by the Traffic police alongside the Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. In Saudia and Kuwait, they are both used for Traffic and Normal Police alongside the Crown Vic, Tahoe and other cars. Some Emirates in the UAE do uses the Charger but it's pretty uncommon nowadays if not rare. American cars overall are far more common in Kuwait, Saudia and Bahrain than let's say Dubai or Sharjah.

[@chopperjoe2131]

Yes finally this video

[@nicholasmargagliano1833]

I had an 08 charger pursuit and although mechanically the car was a monster, it’s computer started acting sketchy just after 100k miles. Really unfortunate because so many lights were in the dash and things that would normally fix them and clear them weren’t working. Plus dodge unfortunately hasn’t mastered the rust issue yet

[@WisdomcubeWoW]

I have an 09 police charger and I'm loving it.

[@13slot28]

Great vid!

[@barryhead2861]

i just bought a 2010 Police Charger with the V8 , sweet ride blue mettalic,,its a friggen Beast that Hemi has some serious power

[@ardkw]

Im here to support

[@MarspeedCars]

Appreciate it bro 🙏🏼

[@ANDREWGLOCK.40SW]

I recently bought a 2008 dodge charger 5.7 V8 Police Package With 128k. I've put about 150 Miles Since Purchase. Also, I have been Warned not to do Burnouts, or Major Hooning... The Instant Intimidation Factor is Satisfying.

[@kiddtonda]

Police chargers in the Czech republic? Where did you get that from? Never seen any there.

[@MACcopsnK__Coronado]

I have a charger but not police pursuit. It is a regular SXT. But was shocked to hear of the NASA speed control.

[@MarspeedCars]

Found that cool, guess they needed a pursuit rated car for standard protocol or something

[@MACcopsnK__Coronado]

Marspeed now I have a speed goal. The same as that NASA Charger.

[@winterwolf3954]

Own a 2010 pursuit hemi charger, thing is pretty fun, no issues so far runs great good power, only complaint is the stiffer suspension these come with, feel every single bump in the road, at least theres not much road noise lol

[@strahinjastevic7480]

Meanwhile in europe we have skodas and vauxhalls as cop cars....

[@OhPhuckYou]

Murica!

[@LS1007]

😂

[@astie8373]

Would love to see the 2011+ changes and differences

[@judysaldana6077]

My boyfriend just bought an 2009. The fog lights and bulbs are there. But the pig tail to one was missing and those wores were cut. Inside the car the light control box did not have an option for fog lights. He bought a new pig tail and soldered it to the remaining wires. He also replaced the light control panel with one with a push on off for fog light. Cranked the car up and the fogs don't work. I have looked at you tube videos but none speak of a further fix if the don't work. Can you help us with more information? Please and thank you.

[@progressivelibertarianview8832]

9:35 imagine having that driving job...🤯. I wish I had pursuited a career in that.

[@Wiseman189]

I hit 135mph in my 06 RT charger racing against a 2015 RT and I smoked the guy lol still had peddle

[@chris.5434]

Jon O'Dell I don’t believe you the 8 speed trans vs your 5 speed would wipe your ass

[@stevenbaker673]

That's because you think you did sunny

[@Wiseman189]

@@stevenbaker673 No I beat him he was driving like an ass hole had his girl with him and as soon as I got beside him we both nailed it and I walked him it might be hard to believe in your eyes pal in the eyes of the small penis gang you seem to not see what normal people see. 👍👍

[@chriss1757]

The Charger looks cool and performs great, but it just never could touch the Crown Vic in reliability. Departments might like the SUV's but I have YET to talk to a single police officer who prefers the Explorer over the Charger or Taurus, and nobody thinks the Taurus was a better car than the Vic or V-8 Charger.

[@milesfoster7579]

Trying to get my hands on a 08 magnum police package. Got my eyes on one right now.

[@rxtv1016]

Lawd here we go

[@sonnypearson1552]

How come some 06-10 have molding strips on the side doors but some don't they are smooth on the side?

[@1993spirit]

I live in Ohio and the Highway Patrol has the Dodge Charger's they are silver and very sharp! they have had them for 2 gen models they got them after ford stoped the crown vic

[@SLICEonCHRONIC]

I own a 2009 charger interceptor with 63k miles, love the car so far

[@eliv2092]

Do the dodge tomahawk concept vehicle or the dodge intrepid

[@02DodgeIntrepidRT]

Yes the Intrepid! First and second gen. Been asking for this over a year now

[@eliteultra9]

This were the norm all over mexico in all law enforcement forces here in mexico you can still see many of this unit on the road, although they are all being replaced by the ford police interceptor and interceptor utility, and chevy pursuit versions Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado, but just now police forces all over the country are switching to top of the line brand new jeep wranglers , beautiful units none the less , i would like to ask wich police is the best , or was the best unit in service in your opininion,since here in mexico we had basically the same cars you got in the US, so impalas,Crown Vics, Caprice and more were the norm back then , and same as you guy we switched to the Ford Police Interceptor versions, except from some states wich preffered european units, like the 2019 and 2020 Jetta,Passat,Amarok, Atlas and some Golfs and Audis ( This only applies to Puebla)

[@ATOMICORANGE13]

What share of the police fleet market do the chargers make up? It seems that now the Crown Vics are fading from service, the Chargers seem to be the typical police car.

[@moparmush7908]

I think we can all agree that the 2011-2014 dodge chargers Are the best looking chargers they look more like true muscle cars.

[@MarspeedCars]

My favorite is honestly the 06-10s but that’s just me! Nothing may look as good as a ‘12-14 Super Bee though 🐝

[@snek9353]

You think wrong, 68 is the best looking Charger.

[@davidjackson2524]

I live in Ireland and I'm familiar with the Charger police car from the film Fast and Furious Five. The one where they're stealing a bank vault.

[@davidcaban8359]

yes do the other Gens charges please specially the 2015+.

[@garbage854]

Very cool 😀

[@KevinGarcia-ht3yt]

All police cars have the same give away. Parking lights close to the grill. I remember always confusing towncars for crown vics.

[@dannykrinkle4726]

I love how the "cop" couldn't figure out how to unlock the back door… lol

[@chris.5434]

I know plenty of people with the police chargers some active duty cops that hate the AWD.

[@gonzy7829]

What parts from an 09-10 charger pursuit would be an upgrade to stock 08 charger srt8 parts? Long shot but maybe someone will answer.

[@MarspeedCars]

Nothing is really an upgrade to SRT8 stuff. The pursuit can go faster than an RT as the speed limiter is removed. But brakes suspension all that stuff is not srt8 stuff, it’s just better than stock V6 or RT (built for heavy duty rather than performance)

[@gonzy7829]

@@MarspeedCars Thanks for the quick reply. I’m on my third 6th gen and this time I want to do a mashup of the pursuit and srt8. Don’t have any socials for it yet but maybe once she’s presentable lol

[@thefirefightingghostbuster1555]

I just got a police charger. 3 years ago, I bought a 2010 charger with the 2.7L and it had high mileage on it then. Last week, it started getting noisy, push rod failure. It now has 270,000km. I was able to get an other 2010 charger, only it’s a 3.5L persuit car. It only has 76,000km. So far so good. The body is in GREAT SHAPE! I’ll send you a side by side on Instagram.

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Weird I’m watching ghostbusters right now

[@astie8373]

In Czech Republic there is only one or two as a novelty, I wouldn't call that real "worldwide use"

[@nismokits2519]

I don’t usually see any 08-11 Chargers FHP vehicles on patrol, barley any 12-14’s. 90% is current Gen.

[@MarspeedCars]

Same for me as well, usually they get rotated out every 3 years with the option for 6

[@randykroells8049]

I noticed in my area once they had one they never get another.

[@hennessyproductions6721]

I love the Dodge Charger Police vehicles, I do like the Crown Vic better but the Charger comes in second for me.

[@Wrenchingdaily]

I have a 2010 Charger police package with the 5.7 Hemi, does anyone know what type of rear differential these cars are equipped with... open or limited slip?

[@Wrenchingdaily]

Answered my own question LOL. It has an open differential. Verified it myself today.

[@tatialo37]

This is in Puerto Rico!

[@Ren_184]

More power

[@2ValveMiri]

No its MO POWA

[@Ren_184]

@@2ValveMiri ah I see you're a man of donut culture as well

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING!

[@Ren_184]

@@Reefer-Rampage69 POP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!

[@redram5150]

So lemme get this straight... they wanted to increase brake pad life by switching to a *NEW AND IMPROVED* brake pad that required replacement *MORE OFTEN*?

[@MarspeedCars]

Maybe I didn’t say it right but the original pads had A LOT of bite/good performance but wore out too fast in 4-8k miles. So dodge switched to a shittier pad that had less braking power/bite but lasted longer. So they switched to worse performance but longer lasting

[@2ValveMiri]

I heard the transmissions for the 2011 on up are made of glass

[@MarspeedCars]

Guess we’ll see in Part 2 😅

[@chris.5434]

Not true lmao

[@Welcometofacsistube]

You heard wrong.

[@snek9353]

Some glass is bulletproof.

[@crazylarryjr]

That list of states with doge cop cars is inaccurate, I live in Statesboro Ga and have seen many charger cop cars around here

[@johnhoffman8203]

We got the 1st hemi 06 in Missoula Mt and I was bragging to a charger driving highway patrol, told him the wife had it over 130 mph on the 200, boy did he chew on me, but hey, it was the wife not me!!!!!!!

[@jhmotorsports2053]

Are these cars worth anything? I have one but it’s rusty.

[@MarspeedCars]

Probably still a few thousand with high mileage

[@tatialo37]

I got a speeding ticket from a Dodge charger!!!!

[@andrewhigdon8346]

To Protect and Serve- first we must note that state troopers are generally designated to patrol the highways. But any and all municipal law enforcement who are camped out on the highway or interstate could claim that the state troopers are too busy, but that’s a flimsy excuse. So first we’ll stick with the local municipal before jumping on the troopers. To protect. From what? Generally bodily harm is the number one issue. Next would be your private property, your belongings, etc. , with certain threats and then maybe fraud, and on down the list away from bodily harm, which is undoubtedly the one with the greatest sense of urgency. So when we see local law enforcement sitting at speed traps, whether rural or urban, who is patrolling the high crime areas, keeping high visibility to DETER crime and violence. They don’t want to wait for someone to get attacked before they do something about it. What if police had to sit and watch as a victim got stabbed for his wallet, and then after the fact apprehended the perpetrator? If they really wanted to catch violent offenders, they would hide in the shadows and then pounce when the baddie made his move. But by then it might be too late. The danger being that swinging a knife in close proximity to another person or firing a gun in the general direction of a person. By that time, the chances of injury are very much higher than the chances would be for injury were the perp be deterred by police presence. Also in these instances, the reward for catching or better yet deterring an assailant is little to none. But on roads, there is revenue. So using the same analogy, why would speed traps ever exist? And we are correct to question their purpose. There is only one answer. Revenue. And lots of it. Parking an empty cruiser on the shoulder as a deterrent is a great idea. Hiding behind bushes does nothing to deter speeding. Well, besides actually getting a ticket, and depending on that to deter further speeding. But the deed has been done. And the effort put into enforcement of a particular law should be commensurate with the threat of bodily harm associated with the breaking of said law. So speeding does indeed increase the threat of bodily harm. But has that really deterred future speeding infractions enough to truly impact the overall attitude? Maybe, but very, very little. Almost every driver speeds, at least a little, every day, all day. But that’s the point. If every single person does it, but the number of automobile accidents resulting in bodily harm directly attributed to speed as the factor resulting in bodily harm is a tiny fraction of the overall picture of law enforcement. And again the overall point is that too much effort is put into writing speeding tickets, not preventing speeding itself. Meanwhile, all over town citizens are at a greater threat of harm simply because there are less police officers available per capita when some are out working speed traps. The potential for recurring violence increases steadily if the perpetrator thinks that he can get away with it since he never sees cops cruising around, being deterrents. But speeding tickets aren’t generally issued for the lofty reasons as claimed on the side of the patrol car. They are generally issued to increase revenue, while convenience store clerks suffer with lack of police presence. Battered wives suffer by the lack of Police presence. And the lowly pickpocket thrives when police patrols are few and far between.

[@Maine76]

Remember the police chief that bought a Hellcat for his force and they made him return it!Good luck outrunning that one!!

[@georgemcmillan9172]

By the time Chrysler got back into the police market, it had been far too long! Chrysler used to dominate the law enforcement market! I grew up with Dodge police vehicles, and it was odd to see Chevy, Ford and other manufacturers making police cars. I've always hated the Crown Vics and Impalas. I used to own a decomissioned '77 Plymouth Fury III Florida Highway patrol interceptor with a 440 Magnum. One of the best damned car I've ever owned!!!

[@jhoanvilorio961]

Hey soy Dominica República

[@nitricwave6943]

The last thing this world needs is a ev charger. I can already hear all the punny jokes about charging my charger :/

[@2ValveMiri]

If you can't dodge it ram it

[@snek9353]

Many a racer has challenged a Challenger.

[@jeepguy220]

Ohio state patrol has chargers and now they have that look, now the trooper and the car look intimidating. when they drove crown vics, here's a well trained marine Corp looking trooper getting out of a grandma car. charger makes a statement speed in Ohio you loose!!

[@elroycooley398]

Here in mississippi state troopers use chargers

[@kevinjohnson8563]

I want to buy a 2015 charger pursuit with 114000 miles for 12k. Should k buy it?

[@OhPhuckYou]

No. Really only safe bet to go with when it comes to ex cop cars is a Crown Vic. The Chargers are not as durable and more likely than not beaten to hell and back.

[@nicholass281]

GHOST REAPER GAMING go for it. Maybe research the value. Don’t listen to any ass kisser with the crown Vic. I own a crown vic myself. Yes they’re super reliable but honestly there’s no difference besides performance. Don’t listen to any crown Vic owner telling you to get a crown vic. They don’t know shit about any other police vehicle but the crown Vic They’re just as reliable as the crown Vic. As long as you take care of it.

[@OhPhuckYou]

@@nicholass281 MDS can be an issue with the 5.7, the NAG1 is a decent transmission but still very expensive to repair, suspension issues are very common Chargers, electrical problems. They're not a bad car, but not as durable as the P71. Police Tahoe's are also a good choice.

[@nicholass281]

Chad Qualls you recommend the least reliable vehicle which is the (Tahoe) that’s the last thing you wanna tell someone to buy. Ford had the biggest recall on their ford Crown Vic transmission. I can tell you right now. My friend owns a 2010 Dodge Charger pursuit with the 5.7v8 doesn’t have any problems and has almost 200k miles on it and it runs strong. Had it for almost 3 years and never had a problem. Like I said as long as you take care of a vehicle. You’ll be surprised how long they last. Cops only used the Vic because of the space. Not because of the reliability.

[@OhPhuckYou]

@@nicholass281 Current gen Tahoe is shit, but the previous gen are stout. As long as the 5.3 is still a cast iron block and the 4L is holding up. As for a Charger, no. They're not horrible but under police service things are usually ran pretty damn hard. After idling all day long that 5.7 thats already known for lifter issues will have one foot in the grave. Also there's a difference between reliability and durability. There's things body on frame will handle better than a unibody. Thr Vic is basically a truck with a car body slapped on top, but I still wouldn't recommend a P71 over a civilian Vic in the first place. Police cars can be a gamble. I understand you bleed Mopar, but I'm not saying any of this out of brand loyalty. The Vic is a dumb and simple car. That's why it's durable, not because it was engendered so perfectly.

[@p71owner53]

Do crown Vics

[@dodge1515]

I thought this was a Donut episode based on the title.

[@Chris_Shoaf]

My city has unmarked AWD Hellcats

[@Chris_Shoaf]

They had a maguim police

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

Uh oh here come the po po