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Dizeee said:
Engineer1 said:
As an interceptor type vehicle it is brilliant, and couldn't be any more efficient
Yes, of course... It is obviously a real police car as it has all the space to carry cones, signs, road lights, first aid kit, stinger, shovel, broom and blankets, as well as a shed load of extra batteries to power all the computers that run ANPR, PNC and local CAD dissemination. The two seats in the back are also ideal for carrying the two enourmous kit bags that each officer will have with them, as well as transporting prisoners. In fact you can see the two ANPR camera's clearly mounted on the roof of the Lotus. Yes, couldn't be more efficient.
Starfighter said:
Lordglenmorangie said:
I spotted this on the M42 / M5 junction on Wednesday afernoon. I spent the rest of the trip wondering how much kit could be stored on board.You don't get universal police vehicles. If you did then I feel sure there would be a queue for them. Sometimes you need to carry a PSU, and PSU kit. Sometimes you have single crewed vehicles. In my day some police vehicles were not to be used for carrying prisoners despite having four seats.
Most police vehicle do not carry cones, signs, road lights, first aid kit, stinger, shovel, broom and blankets, nor do they have a shed load of extra batteries to power all the computers that run ANPR, PNC and local CAD dissemination.
As a publicity exercise it has shown how useful it was. The fact that the Wail got it all wrong should not surprise anyone with any sense, although why anyone with any sense would read the Wail beats me.
Such on-loan vehicles have proved themselves as useful in the past, especially for PR and as a trigger for chatting to youngsters. The costs are generally low as the car is supplied foc, serviced and, in cases in my force, come fully liveried and with radios.
I remember a big Vauxhall used for the lead vehicle for the Tour de France when it came over here in the early 90s. Loads of local cruiser types wandered up for a chat.
Derek Smith said:
Dizeee said:
Engineer1 said:
As an interceptor type vehicle it is brilliant, and couldn't be any more efficient
Yes, of course... It is obviously a real police car as it has all the space to carry cones, signs, road lights, first aid kit, stinger, shovel, broom and blankets, as well as a shed load of extra batteries to power all the computers that run ANPR, PNC and local CAD dissemination. The two seats in the back are also ideal for carrying the two enourmous kit bags that each officer will have with them, as well as transporting prisoners. In fact you can see the two ANPR camera's clearly mounted on the roof of the Lotus. Yes, couldn't be more efficient.
Starfighter said:
Lordglenmorangie said:
I spotted this on the M42 / M5 junction on Wednesday afernoon. I spent the rest of the trip wondering how much kit could be stored on board.You don't get universal police vehicles. If you did then I feel sure there would be a queue for them. Sometimes you need to carry a PSU, and PSU kit. Sometimes you have single crewed vehicles. In my day some police vehicles were not to be used for carrying prisoners despite having four seats.
Most police vehicle do not carry cones, signs, road lights, first aid kit, stinger, shovel, broom and blankets, nor do they have a shed load of extra batteries to power all the computers that run ANPR, PNC and local CAD dissemination.
As a publicity exercise it has shown how useful it was. The fact that the Wail got it all wrong should not surprise anyone with any sense, although why anyone with any sense would read the Wail beats me.
Such on-loan vehicles have proved themselves as useful in the past, especially for PR and as a trigger for chatting to youngsters. The costs are generally low as the car is supplied foc, serviced and, in cases in my force, come fully liveried and with radios.
I remember a big Vauxhall used for the lead vehicle for the Tour de France when it came over here in the early 90s. Loads of local cruiser types wandered up for a chat.
streaky said:
TPS said:
Lordglenmorangie said:
Knock_knock said:
Yes, it's a loan being donated by Lotus for two weeks. At no cost to the tax payer.
It's the wrong message regardless of cost to the tax payer .Making derogatory remarks against people that have an opposing view to yourself is not that bright either.It is free to use and will not cost anything in maintance.They can use it,rack up a load of miles in it and hand it back all free.
Remember - perception is reality.
Streaky
Edited by streaky on Friday 14th January 20:01
Mr_annie_vxr said:
Perception is all that seems to matter these days.
Perception that could have been headed off by a better written article. No sensationalism in reality.
If the headline read- POLICE SAVE MONEY BY USING LOAN CAR. This would not have had any legs
Journalist in 'misleading article to provoke reaction' shocker.Perception that could have been headed off by a better written article. No sensationalism in reality.
If the headline read- POLICE SAVE MONEY BY USING LOAN CAR. This would not have had any legs
Knock_knock said:
As a continuation of my last thought, it has been mentioned lately that as part of the planning permission process for a new superstore, Tesco agreed to pay for the construction of a new Police station and associated road improvements etc.
I believe the figure quoted was a £7million station. I imagine that there would be some sort of leaseback arrangement with the force in question, but it would still represent an extremely good deal for the Police (and presumably Tesco!).
In the spirit of austerity and sending the right messages, should this offer, and offers like it, not be accepted?
KK
The big supermarkets (especially Tesco) are very good at paying big bills for improvements to local roads and facilities, as a sweetener for being allowed to do their developments.I believe the figure quoted was a £7million station. I imagine that there would be some sort of leaseback arrangement with the force in question, but it would still represent an extremely good deal for the Police (and presumably Tesco!).
In the spirit of austerity and sending the right messages, should this offer, and offers like it, not be accepted?
KK
Edited by Knock_knock on Friday 14th January 13:02
Lucas North said:
Knock_knock said:
As a continuation of my last thought, it has been mentioned lately that as part of the planning permission process for a new superstore, Tesco agreed to pay for the construction of a new Police station and associated road improvements etc.
I believe the figure quoted was a £7million station. I imagine that there would be some sort of leaseback arrangement with the force in question, but it would still represent an extremely good deal for the Police (and presumably Tesco!).
In the spirit of austerity and sending the right messages, should this offer, and offers like it, not be accepted?
KK
The big supermarkets (especially Tesco) are very good at paying big bills for improvements to local roads and facilities, as a sweetener for being allowed to do their developments.I believe the figure quoted was a £7million station. I imagine that there would be some sort of leaseback arrangement with the force in question, but it would still represent an extremely good deal for the Police (and presumably Tesco!).
In the spirit of austerity and sending the right messages, should this offer, and offers like it, not be accepted?
KK
Edited by mph1977 on Tuesday 18th January 23:46
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