rtcaravan Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 has anyone ever seen a fusion police interceptor ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 No, but it makes sense as a security vehicle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosehead Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 NYPD uses hybrids for some duties There are some other videos on Youtube from some other forces who use it for secondary duties or just demo cars from companies that outfit emergency lights onto cars. A Fusion wouldn't be branded as an Interceptor. That implies a police spec rated for pursuits 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 There is no such thing as a Fusion Police Interceptor. The only Police Interceptors are the Crown Victoria's (no longer made), Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus variant, beginning 2013 model year) and Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer variant, beginning 2013 model year). Just a pet peeve of mine when everyone thinks because it has lights and a siren it must be a Police Interceptor. I work around emergency vehicles daily. So to disspell myths, here are the official names for police package and special service vehicles currently available: Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Ford Police Interceptor Utility Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 (pursuit rated) Chevrolet Caprice 9C3 (undercover/detective version. Not recommended for pursuits) Chevrolet Impala 9C1 (pursut rated) Chevrolet Impala 9C3 (undercover/detective version. Not recommended for pursuits) Chevrolet Tahoe PPV (pursuit rated. PPV = Police Package Vehicle) Chevrolet Tahoe SSV (Not pursuit rated. 4WD. SSV - Special Service Vehicle) Dodge Charger Pursuit (Added the "Pursuit" name as of the 2013 model year. Prior, it was a Police Package) Ram Special Service (New for 2013) Dodge Durango Special Service (New for 2013) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Since it's only a fleet vehicle, the Fusion would only be used for small, but critical light-duty applications like mall security, parking enforcement, and doughnut runs. Dedicated vehicles (GhostRider's list above) are used for true pursuit and emergency functions and are fitted with barriers so you can put criminals in the back seat. Pursuit vehicles are made more heavy duty so they can drive over curbs, go off road, go on high speed chases without overheating, and contain provisions for all the electronic equipment. In other words, I don't think you'll ever see another Fusion in your rearview mirror chasing you with its lights on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosehead Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Maybe the Fusion Hybrids do pursuits in NYC where you can walk faster than traffic Off topic but I think it's funny that the Caprice has an "undercover/detective/street-appearance" package given that there's no civilian Caprice available. They should just put a Pontiac logo on it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfire06 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 mass state police run fusion V6's as unmarked 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtcaravan Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 this is what mine looks like right now. we have been getting lots of double takes, the wife even got one from the sheriff !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 looks like a fusion on steelies.. doesnt resemble a cop car at all. specially with the tinted corners. lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfire06 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 i put the little mini centers off a crown vic. on my winter wheels. fools A LOT of people plus the ones they use here are stock with hubcaps! lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtcaravan Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 we have a local unmarked crown vic that all the windows are blacked out. i was thinking about the dog dishes too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I think it's funny that the Caprice has an "undercover/detective/street-appearance" package given that there's no civilian Caprice available. They should just put a Pontiac logo on it! I find that odd too. I hear there is a retail Caprice coming to the US. I also think Chevy messed up by putting a floor shifter in a police vehicle, which the Caprice has. That is valuable real estate for police equipment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I find that odd too. I hear there is a retail Caprice coming to the US. I also think Chevy messed up by putting a floor shifter in a police vehicle, which the Caprice has. That is valuable real estate for police equipment. The Caprice PI has a specially designed console for patrol work. The detective version has a full console. Pics here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo7hs2 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) I have seen a handful of local PDs using Fusions. These tend to be small to medium sized towns not tasked with highway patrol. A town near mine has at least one 2010-2012MY I see on patrol regularly. It is fully marked, full lights, standard local PD antennas, but no divider or other signs of heavy-duty use. I have seen it doing traffic stops on surface streets. It actually looks pretty good in uniform. Edited June 17, 2012 by Jo7hs2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 The Caprice PI has a specially designed console for patrol work. The detective version has a full console. Pics here. What is a Caprice "PI"?..lol. I guess every police vehicle is a "Police Interceptor" huh? :rolleyes: :unsure: (despite the list above and "Police Interceptor" being a Ford trademark). The point I was making was that that middle area between the seats is needed for a police equipment console. Not to mention with the way MDT's swing around, that factory center console is just improper. I know its moved to the side for the 9C1 vs a full console for a 9C3. However, all other police vehicle applications have it on the column, where it belongs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 OK, PPV if you must get technical. <_< 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geost1 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 There is no such thing as a Fusion Police Interceptor. The only Police Interceptors are the Crown Victoria's (no longer made), Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus variant, beginning 2013 model year) and Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer variant, beginning 2013 model year). Just a pet peeve of mine when everyone thinks because it has lights and a siren it must be a Police Interceptor. I work around emergency vehicles daily. So to disspell myths, here are the official names for police package and special service vehicles currently available: Chevrolet Impala 9C1 (pursut rated) Chevrolet Impala 9C3 (undercover/detective version. Not recommended for pursuits) Yeah I drive an Impala at work and don't have two nice things to say about them. If I recall, ours came prewired for lights and emergency equipment. Also I believe they came with high performance tires. However the V6's in our cruisers are pathetic and everything about the car in general is cheap, not to mention poorly build. Probably the 9C3 version.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Yeah I drive an Impala at work and don't have two nice things to say about them. If I recall, ours came prewired for lights and emergency equipment. Also I believe they came with high performance tires. However the V6's in our cruisers are pathetic and everything about the car in general is cheap, not to mention poorly build. Probably the 9C3 version.... If you check the door sticker, you can tell if its a 9C1 or 9C3. Typically, PD's wont order 9C3's for patrol use. The 06+ Impalas (retail or police) are the most UNCOMFORTABLE things I have ever sat in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejapp Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 This is a 12 minute video of the new Ford Police vehicles based on the sedan and utility. The Ford man explaining it is very good and tells how they developed the cars with the help of LEO's. We will be seeing them soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 ive been seeing the SHO Taurus cop cars locally for about 2 months now. they do look really sweet. hope i never get a better look at one though. lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 ive been seeing the SHO Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan cop cars locally for about 2 months now. they do look really sweet. hope i never get a better look at one though. lol Fixed :P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKZOWN Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 i live in new york and they have fusion hybrid cop cars all over, one day a kid asked me if i was a cop cas i drive a white fusion. i was like they def dont use sport models for their cop cars although it would make a lil more sense speed wise lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulzmacher Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 The university nearby uses SE Fusions in Ingot Grey for their parking ticket duties... don't know why they don't use something smaller or cheaper, but whatever. I guess that's quite the logical jump from when they bought 6 new Dakotas (quad cab, 4x4, V8) to do the parking enforcement jobs in '07. I'll try and grab a picture sometime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKZOWN Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 The university nearby uses SE Fusions in Ingot Grey for their parking ticket duties... don't know why they don't use something smaller or cheaper, but whatever. I guess that's quite the logical jump from when they bought 6 new Dakotas (quad cab, 4x4, V8) to do the parking enforcement jobs in '07. I'll try and grab a picture sometime. my school also has a new white fusion se for their cuny campus police cars. i have to say its their nicest car lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) As much as I like the Fusions, I would not want to use any of them as a patrol vehicle. Quite possibly for an administration, detective or undercover vehicle where non-uniformed personnel and those who dont need to wear a duty belt. However, as I said in this thread earlier, there are other police rated/purposed vehicles available that will work just fine. I really hate when my CVPI is down for service and I have to use the wife's Fusion to get to/from work. I am not that big a guy and with my duty belt and all, Its annoying. I cant even buckle up because of my holster and the center console in the way. I often have to remove my portable radio and have it on my lap as I drive or its crammed against the door. Edited September 10, 2012 by GhostRider 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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