Comments on: Sheriff To Lead Northview Parade In New Tahoe; Crown Victorias On The Way Out

By: JW

JW — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:07:15 +0000

There are not going to be painted that ugly green color are they? That looks horrible.

By: Local Resident

Local Resident — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:12:53 +0000

Keep in mind that sheriff’s deputy cars are ragged out and driven to the max sometimes to protect you and your families. Replacing them is an ordinary expense that is going to be budgeted and going to happen. Do you want an old car with 175,000 miles racing to stop a burglar breaking into your home while your child is home? Think not.

You can’t take $1.9 million from law enforcement and give it to education. It just does not work that way.

The story here, as northescambia reported, is the interesting fact they are switching to the Tahoes. I’m pround to see them getting new cars, I just hope some of the deputies up here get one. Tahoes would be way more practical than cruisers on our dirt roads in the north end.

I think the big issue here is — how am I suppose to know a deputy is coming and slow down? There are not too many crown vics on the road but there are sure a lot of Tahoes.

By: why

why — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:57:25 +0000

This is crazy !!!!! Education constantly getting cut . I am sooooo ready to move on over to another state.

By: bleh

bleh — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:56:56 +0000

1.9 million is beyond crazy, I could see buying a few , but 1.9 million of your tax dollars went to this.

Why not put that towards so many other things we need! If more people had jobs, they would be less likely to turn to crime and drugs.

maybe a 1.9 million dollar investment in education would be better, and save our teachers instead of trying to fill our jails

By: Cynical

Cynical — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:15:46 +0000

“Utility” is the operative word.

This Sheriff is no dummy. He knows that the “multi-use” capabilities of the Tahoe will come well into play during hurricane and natural disaster emergencies, as well as an endless variety of routine tasks that deputies face every day.

“…a handling package that puts it two inches closer to the ground than the standard model…” means minimal rollover risk, and the heavier frame and stiffer suspension means safer LEO in the event of a crash.

As for speed — No matter what, the bad guys cannot outrun a radio or a bullet.

Good fiscal responsibility – Sheriff.

The Chargers will fall apart quicker.

By: William

William — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:25:31 +0000

MM — They have a few 2009 models on the streets now, and I’ve been told they are pleased.with the performance.

By: MM

MM — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:24:17 +0000

Maybe they should try a couple of them first, before getting an entire fleet. The officers might find the Tahoe too slow, or inclined to roll over. Will the old Crown Vics go to auction?

By: Darryl

Darryl — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:58:28 +0000

bleh, have you thought about the physical wear and tear the policing agencies do to their vehicles? The run them constantly and put them in abusive situations. The vehicles just wear out faster than a vehicle in the hands of a private citizen.

By: more things to consider

more things to consider — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:15:34 +0000

they wear out

By: guest

guest — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:38:30 +0000

Ford is not making Police Package Crown Victorias anymore.