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I'd like to know why Lakeland's Police force got new Camaros? The public is paying for them and I am offended. I'm a single mom, trying to put two boy though school, yet, now I am paying for Muscle cars for the police??? That is just wrong, on so many levels! It's not like they have to engage in any kind of high speed chases. I repeat, this is sooo offensive!
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Mike Durukee (Guest)
They did not get Camaros they have Chargers.......... The reason is they are better on gas then Crown Vics they rate the same with teh Ford at 16/24 and the Dodge at 16/25 but the dodge only uses 4 cylinders and kicks in all 8 only when needed this increases gas mileage alot. The Ford runs on all 8 cylinders all the time using more gas.
So the College saves money in the long run, you will see alot of Depts going to teh Dodge in the future
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Reopened joe (Guest)
They just patrolling Lakeland,right ,?so why not electric cars, or something with a 4 cyl.
It`s not like they`re going to be on Cops, chasing someone down Rt 2 or Rt 90.
Like all Gov`t agencies...keep on a wastin taxpayer`s money.
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Sigh (Guest)
There was plenty wrong with their old crown vics... things were rust buckets. Considering these cars are also used for training purposes for students in the police program, I'd consider this just as important as having up to date text books. Students enrolled in the program aren't going to be driving 10-15 year old police vehicles.
These cars are NOT Camaros. They are chargers. They have been outfitted and tailored to police vehicle operations, just as other ones have been. Pay more attention. Dodge Chargers have had police packages for several years now. It's not like they are driving SRT-8's with the luxury package, moon roofs, and rims.
Training students to be police offers in Ford Fiestas isn't beneficial to anyone.
Not to mention, the v8 included with these chargers is far more responsive and fuel efficient than the gas guzzling ford used in their old @#$% There have been several cases where pursuits have occurred. I've seen a few times a Lakeland PV pulling someone over on 90, along with Mentor or Kirtland. They issue tickets that put points on your record. They aren't just a college security force, they are an endorsed, official operation.
Time to get a grip, this is truly a non-issue.
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wow (Guest)
It's amazing how little people know, and are spouting typical rhetoric, complaining about tax dollars wasted. The levy that was passed goes toward building a new jobs/community center as well as operational costs.
I'm pretty sure these cars were purchased by either tuition money or were sponsored.
So all the tax moaners can moan elsewhere, as your dollars weren't wasted on these cars.
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Closed Not me but you (Registered User)