Finally bringing back the Zulu cars.... I did my stinger traing recently, only bad news is, about 60 officers coming off traffic!
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Which vehicle do you prefer?
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Smeders
, Oct 07 2011 06:19 PM
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#52
Posted 20 December 2011 - 05:35 PM
Finally bringing back the Zulu cars.... I did my stinger traing recently, only bad news is, about 60 officers coming off traffic!
'Mike Zulu 2-1, Yankee Mike'
#53
Posted 21 December 2011 - 04:33 PM
For info Vauxhall won the national police contract.
Expect to see lots of Astra's and Corsa's. The idea is nationally there is one spec for all forces that fit two types of radio system buzz words flying around is "Single Vehicle Architecture".
BMW 5 series for traffic cars (diesels ;P)
Doesn't mean forces can't buy other vehicles but its meant to save money buying vehicles at the correct spec and agreed price nationally.
The Astras are good, the in cab design is neat. For those used to mobile data or ANPR screens the dash isn't cluttered but unfortunately there is no radio for 3am heart FM listeners... My only disappointment is they still haven't figured out what to do with Sat Navs.
Expect to see lots of Astra's and Corsa's. The idea is nationally there is one spec for all forces that fit two types of radio system buzz words flying around is "Single Vehicle Architecture".
BMW 5 series for traffic cars (diesels ;P)
Doesn't mean forces can't buy other vehicles but its meant to save money buying vehicles at the correct spec and agreed price nationally.
The Astras are good, the in cab design is neat. For those used to mobile data or ANPR screens the dash isn't cluttered but unfortunately there is no radio for 3am heart FM listeners... My only disappointment is they still haven't figured out what to do with Sat Navs.
#54
Posted 15 June 2012 - 11:56 AM
Can we add the Insignias to the list now?? - I might have to change my vote 
#58
Posted 15 June 2012 - 02:57 PM
Ok 
Vauxhall Insignia:
West Midlands Police - Vauxhall Insignia Response Car - CV043 - (BX12 CZU) by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
POVs:
West Midlands Police - Iveco Daily POV by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
Bread Van:
West Midlands Police - Peugeot Expert Cage Van - Responding by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
Vauxhall Insignia:
West Midlands Police - Vauxhall Insignia Response Car - CV043 - (BX12 CZU) by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
POVs:
West Midlands Police - Iveco Daily POV by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
Bread Van:
West Midlands Police - Peugeot Expert Cage Van - Responding by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
Edited by Smeders, 15 June 2012 - 03:10 PM.
#59
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Posted 18 June 2012 - 07:15 AM
Insignias are fantastic (ignoring the gearbox)
Bread vans are good too due to the cage in the back. I was driving that very insignia up there only yesterday
Bread vans are good too due to the cage in the back. I was driving that very insignia up there only yesterday
#60
Posted 18 June 2012 - 02:04 PM
The real irony there is the bread crate leaning against the carrier and not the bread van...
Though I must admit if West Mids call them POVs I'm a tad annoyed, carriers they always will be!
Though I must admit if West Mids call them POVs I'm a tad annoyed, carriers they always will be!
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Posted 18 June 2012 - 05:35 PM
That tray is the most important part of any operation or deployment... As its what the grub arrives in/on!
#62
Posted 19 June 2012 - 11:08 AM
I'll always have a soft spot for a good Iveco PSU carrier!
That said, can't argue with a nice Sprinter either!
That said, can't argue with a nice Sprinter either!
Edited by SC Meerkat, 19 June 2012 - 11:08 AM.
#63
Posted 19 June 2012 - 11:24 AM
Good old Party bus anyone 
Anyone remember the ASB cars the yellow ones
Anyone remember the ASB cars the yellow ones
Edited by SEADOG, 19 June 2012 - 11:26 AM.
#67
Posted 20 June 2012 - 06:31 PM
As do the new cars
Saw 3 insignias at the same call just before Foleshill nick!!!
#68
Posted 08 July 2012 - 06:13 PM
We can "re-add" the corsa now...
West Midlands Police Vauxhall Corsa new Neighbourhood car by wicked_obvious, on Flickr
West Midlands Police Vauxhall Corsa new Neighbourhood car by wicked_obvious, on Flickr
#70
Posted 09 July 2012 - 08:46 AM
There are some locket new breadvans at the nick, nice and shiney with the new light bars fitted.
#71
Posted 15 July 2012 - 06:27 PM
Had a total of 7 police cars:
- 4 Insignias
- 1 Astra
- 1 CID insignia
- 1 CID Astra
and 2 ambulances at a call today
- 4 Insignias
- 1 Astra
- 1 CID insignia
- 1 CID Astra
and 2 ambulances at a call today
#72
Posted 20 July 2012 - 08:57 PM
Got the new brand new cage vans!
West Midlands Police - Brand New Peugeot Expert Cage Van - WS43 - (BX12 HLW) by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
West Midlands Police - Brand New Peugeot Expert Cage Van - WS43 - (BX12 HLW) by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
West Midlands Police - Brand New Peugeot Expert Cage Van - WS43 - (BX12 HLW) by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
West Midlands Police - Brand New Peugeot Expert Cage Van - WS43 - (BX12 HLW) by Ben's ESV Pictures, on Flickr
Edited by Smeders, 20 July 2012 - 08:59 PM.
#73
Posted 23 October 2012 - 08:38 PM
Seen the first corsa marked up for bw outside the lane today, along with a 62 plate peugeot cage van. Guess the npt rollout is well and truly underway!
#74
Posted 01 November 2012 - 06:48 PM
Seen the first corsa marked up for bw outside the lane today, along with a 62 plate peugeot cage van. Guess the npt rollout is well and truly underway!
I really dont like the look of the new Expert!
West Midlands Police Peugeot Expert BX62 AEE (BW55) by wicked_obvious, on Flickr
#75
Posted 02 November 2012 - 05:03 PM
I really do, looks almost like it's got front teeth! Not had the pleasure of driving it yet, but it's definitely an improvement on the one you can see in the background.I really dont like the look of the new Expert!
West Midlands Police Peugeot Expert BX62 AEE (BW55) by wicked_obvious, on Flickr
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