[Cameron27]

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[Ecchi667]

I'd imagine that the department are compensated by Live PD for the inconvenience of having a camera crew getting in their way at least twice a week - I suspect the funds, at least for the most part, came from this. I've searched for such evidence, and haven't been able to find anything, but I'd find it hard to believe that there isn't significant A&E money in there.

CAT are mostly about public awareness and image from my understanding - attending events where the department wants to show a positive police presence, rallying the community, etc. Kids love fast cars, and I'd guess that GM offered a better deal over Ford or Chrysler, so Camaro was the winner.

As an SC resident I think it's pretty cool, and I look forward to seeing them out and about. The police in this state are paid a pretty poor salary considering they risk their lives every day, so it's nice they get to have nice things every once-in-a-while.

The cars are all 1SS models with law enforcement upgrades, to the best of my knowledge. I hope that I get to speak with an officer and compare rides at some point.

[Magsz]

I can barely fit in my crown vic and im not a big guy lol!

Id need a winch or the jaws of life to get me out of my camaro in a hurry with all of my gear on. Poor bastards...

Saying all of that...id STILL take one for patrol lol!

[ZED SLED]

Maybe they bought them the same way the Dunbar, WV police bought this.

[trboxman]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Maybe they bought them the same way the Dunbar, WV police bought this.
Attachment 902846

Let's not get into just how corrupt asset seizure and forfeiture is...

[jlagman]

We have a Suburban at work...

[DanSS24]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Can't you get interior lights?

Right now it's only allowed in the traffic stealth cars, but patrol is required to have a roof mounted light bar. Believe you me, I would totally do the interior lights if they let us.

[Artos]

Originally Posted by Cameron27

Camaro is too low, body damage any time they have to cross a meridian of any sort.

This was my initial thought...what we need is vid of one in a pursuit & the body damage even after going over every day intersections at speed.

Be real good keeping up when out the hwy I reckon.

[lpe403]

Cute - I'm glad I'm not a taxpayer in this district because this is a silly waste of taxpayers' dollars.

[lpe403]

Originally Posted by trboxman

Let's not get into just how corrupt asset seizure and forfeiture is...

This is why you should never drive through Tennessee - probably the worst state for this with the dumbest and most corrupt cops

[Frank237]

Originally Posted by Evil-Bee-NH

Now they just need to add the push bumpers.

Push bumpers are almost gone...NOTHING to mount to anymore.

I assume they remove the passenger seat to make ROOM for radios, computer, etc. Looking back on all the stuff I carried as a rural Trooper...one could never fit it all in a gen 6 Camaro.

[Ecchi667]

Originally Posted by Frank237

Push bumpers are almost gone...NOTHING to mount to anymore.

I assume they remove the passenger seat to make ROOM for radios, computer, etc. Looking back on all the stuff I carried as a rural Trooper...one could never fit it all in a gen 6 Camaro.

Nope, seats all still present - I had a good look around one just yesterday. Stock cloth seats front and rear all present. I took a couple of photos, I'll post them up when I get the chance. The radio/info terminal equipment takes up the bulk of the passenger side of the car. Somebody *could* fit there, but I suspect it'd be against their best interest for health and safety as the terminal is quite imposing on that position and would likely be an issue in the event of an impact. Of course, if it can swing forward for use by a passenger and the airbag is deactivated then it may work - I didn't think to ask.

For anybody interested, they're black mosaic metallic (at least, the paint appeared to match my 2016 2SS, so I presume that's the paint), non NPP exhaust, running what appeared to be stock Camaro SS tyres on stock 20" rims. The Richland County Sheriffs Deputy I spoke to wasn't 100% certain of modifications, but assumed the standard ballistic door plates, etc. He wasn't the driver and didn't have a key to open it up for me, but spoke briefly to me about the two Camaros he had in the 80s. Nice guy! I think he was one of the Live PD guys, but I don't watch the show enough to be sure. The female Deputy present also seemed familiar.

The CAT symbol looks a lot like the Thundercats symbol but without the ring. Pretty cool! Definitely publicity tools and working to great effect judging by how many people were taking photos posing with the car, but also equipped for field use when not on show.

[keon718nyc]

Was just watching last night Live PD 11.17.17 and Richland County was whipping WOT those Camaro's in some high speed chase around the last 5 minutes of the show. Thinking tonight's episode will continue that chase as time ran out.

[Mr. Wyndham]

So awesome!