Nobody wants to find themselves sitting in a police car. That is, of course, unless they own that police car. But believe it or not, that is a possibility for the average driver.

When police agencies upgrade to new cruisers, they don't just ditch their old ones on the side of the highway. Instead, they sell them to places like Copcarsonline, where for 24 years, Florida-based Jon Woodhouse has been refurbishing and selling former law-enforcement vehicles.

Most of Woodhouse's buyers are smaller p...

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On June 3, 1941, 10 prospective police women began their training at the New Zealand Police Academy.

They were recruited through advertisements "for single and widowed ladies", were banned from driving police cars and had to resign if they wanted to marry.

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Hundreds of police cars all under one roof – if you’re part of the criminal fraternity, it’s the stuff of nightmares, but for the rest of us, it’s an amazing insight into how police forces choose and buy their new cars. We visited the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) 2016 motor show to see what a motorshow for police officers is really like.

The undoubted star of the 2016 NAPFM exhibition is Ford’s remarkable police-liveried Mustang. Decked out in the very same h...

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by Benjamin Preston

Let's say you've spent a couple decades busting drunk drivers, chasing robbers or sending wise guys to prison. Finding something to do after you retire that doesn't bore you to death can be tricky. In New York City, there is one pastime that allows some former officers of the country's largest police force to stay engaged with department while they learn about a specific part of NYPD history: restoring old cop cars.

I met a group of mostly retired NYPD police officers recent...

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There has been a definite lack of a great deal written on the collecting and restoring of police cars. These important pieces of automotive history have only in recent times been made more noteworthy.

Like anyone interested in purchasing any vintage car, there are decisions to be made and things to be considered. Let’s look at a few of them rationally and simply one at a time, ones that I personally consider of great importance. I’m only addressing a few irrefutable facts. You can make you...

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The Avondale Neighbourhood Policing Team held another successful
Sirens & Sounds over the weekend (22nd November).



What looked like rain early in the morning held off and a great day followed.


All day entertainment 



Good to see the return of the ever popular lolly scrabble.




The NZFS were spreading the fire safety message.






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At a recent scene of a fight on Seattle's waterfront, most of the gawkers weren't looking at the handcuffed and yelling suspect or the bloodied victim. Instead, their attention and cameras were directed at a fully restored 1970 Plymouth Satellite police cruiser.

It's the common reaction to the vehicle driven by 30-year-veteran Officer Jim Ritter. By his count, the Plymouth has caused at least three fender-benders.

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As the nation’s peacekeepers are learning to live without the venerable Ford Crown Victoria it is also a time to reflect on what police cars were like in the time before the Panther platform debuted in 1978 for the 1979 model year. In 1972, the cruiser of choice for the City of Lexington was the Ford Galaxie 500.



This particular car wears the blue and gold livery of the now defunct City of Lexington Police Department. In 1974 the government of the City of Lexington was merged with the govern...
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"Police Vehicles from around the World"
Who wouldn't want a Ford Super Duty-based SUV with a 116-inch wheelbase and a 19.7-foot turning radius? Let's not forget the most important part, which most early SUVs lacked-a diesel engine. The designers of the SandCat took advantage of all the positive aspects of the Super Duty. For example, the front suspension, front and rear axles, steering, and frame (shortened) are all from the Ford factory. Even the dash was left intact. This provides the new dr...
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Rage is the story of star-crossed lovers set against one of the most turbulent times in New Zealand's recent history the 1981 Springbok tour.

Carol Keriama (Maria Walker), is a beautiful young Maori policewoman who goes undercover and falls in love with Des (Ryan O'Kane), a charismatic student protestor at the heart of the anti-tour movement.

To save his life, she has to reveal her true identity, knowing it will destroy their...
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One of the latest in the Underbelly series is due on screen next week,
the series features one of NZEVC's new members HQ Holden NZ Police car.

The fourth instalment of the popular series, which will tell the tale of
Marty Johnstone, Mr Asia himself.

Predominantly based in New Zealand, the story starts when Christopher Martin Johnstone was a small-time criminal in Auckland.

It covers the multimillion-dollar cannabis importation he organised into New Zealand from Thailand o...

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Well I havent spent 7 days on the road with such a wonderful, caring and fun group of people.
38 Mini's and one HJ Holden Police car (us)
We had it all from mother Nature, rain for much of the North island and then greeted by fine weather for the end Part of Day two taking us to Kiakoura.

Some of the worse conditions lead us into Christchurch but were still met by a small hearty croud
at the SBS staduim.
Sadly we were sadden by a head-on accident between a Father and Daughter team just out of Chri...
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Catch up with the latest news from the "Emergency Vehicle Owners & Operators Assn"

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Well we now have a few members (around 45 throughout New Zealand) so I thought it was time I got together with some friends and started planning an event.

The concept I'm currently working on is "Cops and Rodders".

Being a small club it would be hard to arrange a single event so i have decided to try and arrange an event with maybe
two other major car clubs.

Updates on plans coming soon.



Get intouch of you have any idea's or think you can help.
newzealandevc@gmail.com

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Well, less than three days until the start of the Goodbye Pork Pie run and the Pork Pie Police team are as ready as we will every be.

The total fund raising is well over $105k and still climbing which show's how much a caring and give a nation we are.

Keep watch for updates as we head through the Country (Following the route of the Film).






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NZEVC is getting behind another great cause, Its been 30 years since the release of the Kiwi film "Goodbye Pork Pie" and as a well to celebrate the movie "We taking these cars to invercargill".

Starship Hospital is the chosen charity and Team PorkPie Police is looking for donations and also members along the way to come out with there cars/bike in show of support.

It you are along the route and can make it (Details bellow) get in contact and we'll look forward to meeting up with you along the w...
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Photo's from the Volunteers & Emergency Services open Day
(West Auckland) 05 December 2010.
















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Thanks to our good friends at Camp Quality,lunch will be provided to all.
All drivers & family members will be feed on the day.

We will have a donation bucket - should you feel the need to provide one.(donation that is)

For all of you who haven't resisted for the 2011 event - please go to
http://www.kic.org.nz/Default.aspx?pageId=258661&eventId=40284&EventViewMode=EventDetails2011

This will be a big year for KIDS in CARS, each year this event has grown.

KIC have changed the format for this even...

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NEW SERIES  NZ Dectectives

Who are the tenacious detectives solving New Zealand's most serious crimes?

This three part documentary series gives viewers a privileged glimpse into the gritty world of the Detectives of the CIB - The Criminal Investigation Branch of the NZ Police.

Handpicked and highly trained, the Detectives target killers, rapists, robbers and crooks and deliver them to justice.

NZ Detectives asks: who are the unheralded investigators responsible for cracking our most baffl...

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10/10/10

NZEVC members joined in with the fund raising for the Kids in Cars (KIC) Bathurst in the Park at Pukekohe
raceway on sunday.
One very well organised event and I'm sure there wouldnt be any disappointed members of the Public

Kids and parents semed to equally enjoyed the days events.

Some NZEVC members got a chance to take some kids for rides around the track, and also the chance to
give there cars a work out on there own. (some non-open road speeds where reached by several members).

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Warning to club members about Trade me user lightbars4u (NZEVL), This is more advice than a complaint.
Any club member looking for lighting bars etc be very wary of this trader, I have had several complaints about this person.
The trader sells lighting bars, and emergency equipement but seems a lot of this equipement is faulty or not as discribed in
his auctions.
Also there is reason for concern looking at this traders Trade me account with coments such as

"Compaint forwarded to Trade me and appli...
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This idoit is not an NZEVC Member...

A Masterton man suspected of turning up at crash scenes in a fake "fire safety marshall" patrol car, posing as a paramedic or fireman, is under investigation by police.

His car was spotted most recently in Ngaumutawa Rd on the afternoon of Thursday, August 19.

A witness told police they had seen the car being driven down the busy arterial route with lights flashing and an air horn blaring.

The person said the car appeared to be driving to an emergency and ...

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NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION LAW AS OF 1ST NOVEMBER 2010

Hi all

Not sure if you are aware of this but a new law is coming into effect on 1 November that allows anybody to get your name and address just by supplying your licence plate number.  You can opt out from this by visiting the NZ Transport Authority website and going through a few forms.  You will need your driver’s licence to proceed.  I’m a bit concerned that someone can see you driving down the road, in your nice car, set...

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Crusing for a Cause

When: 09 October 2010
Where: Taupo

This is the second year of this great event.  Last year, our chosen charity (Lake Taupo Hospice) benefited by over $5000 due to the day.  This year, it is going to be much bigger, being an event of a national scale with vintage, classic, American, hot rod's, along with motorbikes trucks and emergency vehicles taking kids (and not so young kids) for a short drive around the block for a cold coin donation for charity. 
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The South Australian police used 1956 [and presumably later] Chrysler Royal V8s. The Chrysler Royal used the U.S. 1953-54 Plymouth body with modern updates such as fins, quad stacked headlights, etc. They have recently restored a replica Chrysler Royal.




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What was briefly a brothel is now a celebration of law enforcement.

The International Police Museum in Dannevirke opened yesterday.

Former Hamilton Senior Sergeant Bruce Lyon and wife Maureen converted the high-profile building on Dannevirke's main street into a museum and bed-and-breakfast after Mr Lyon ended 36 years in the police with a sudden career switch.

The collection includes teddy bears, badges, a range of model police vehicles and caps from Poland, Germany, South Africa, Arge...

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The Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004, a very useful document, states in Part 8.5 (Use of Beacons) that a beacon must be approved before use.

As well as outlining the use of red, blue, green and white beacons, the rules say that an amber beacon may be fitted to a vehicle in accordance with a traffic management plan approved by a road-controlling authority.

It also allows for the use of an amber beacon when the vehicle is going to be stopped or driven slowly and where other road users nee...

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Thursday Apr 22, 2010
Amid growing anger in Russia over state officials and businessmen using special sirens on their cars to flout traffic regulations, the country's Parliament is considering a law that would drastically restrict their use.

The flashing blue lights, or migalki as they are known in Russian, are the bane of ordinary motorists, especially in the capital.

Driving at high speed down the wrong side of the road, whizzing through Moscow's notorious traffic jams while ambulances an...

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In 1968 the first of the grey Police cars arrive and the Police vehicles remained grey , with a single red flashing light until 1978, when the new style patrol cars rolled out with the dual blue flashing lights.
The blue flashing lights was a departure from the conventional emergency vehicles in that Police cars do not have sirens.
It was important, therefore, for police cars to be able to be visually seen in heavy traffic and not to be confused with numerous brake & indicator flashing lights...

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Emergency Vehicle Owners  monthly News letter.
(Click the link above to open PDF)

Location:

Post Falls, Idaho

Its nice to see what the others do. -

Also visit there web site http://www.evooa.org  
TN


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The opening date has now been confirmed for SUNDAY 25th JULY at 11am.

Any members interested in being in Dannevirke for this event please contact the Group for
details, there is also a limited amount of Accomadation available at the Museum's
guest house.

For Museum accomadation Click here Police Museum 
Prices range from $150 twin share.


Look forward to seeing you there.
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The great guys at NZ Classic Car magazine know a great club when they see one...
If you are passing your news agent/service station grab yourself a copy.




          (Article in June's Copy of NZ Classic Car)
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After a couple days of non-stop rain here in Auckland and second thoughts about the run to Hamilton
we were greeted on Saturday morning by a cloudless sky.

After a meet, coffee and chat at the BP Autobahn we were off to Hamilton to meet up with
Kevin who kindly brought out the stunning Holden Commodore VH MoT car.
(Kevin also happens to be a former TO).



On the way


The Base Shopping Centre - Hamilton




Cruise through Hamilton









An impressive sight

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April 14th, 2010 by NZ Classic Car

Tim gets all fired up and attends a ‘Minor’ call-out to experience a special little 1964 Morris Minor 1000 fire appliance

Here at NZ Classic Car I’ve covered a few old fire appliances over the last decade, ranging from a big Ahrens-Fox in an Australian museum to a working Land Rover fire engine in Haast, but I certainly wasn’t prepared to experience one so tiny as a Morrie Thou! What’s more, our featured fire appliance does actually get used by ...

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Photo's from the weekends celebrations, Saturdays Parade and Display.



















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Sadly there was very short notice for this monthly event, but hope to get the Auckland NZEVC members to the next event to be held on 28th May 2010.

"Reclaim the Streets" is an NZV8 arrranged event held on the last friday of every month.



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A former police officer is breathing new life into a former Hawkes Bay brothel.

Dannevirke's historic Public Trust building, which gained notoriety during a spell as the brothel Promiscuous Girlz last year, has been sold to the Waikato ex-policeman who plans to turn it into an international police museum.

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 For more details visit www.fireengine.co.nz

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Dannevirk has an  'International Police Museum' that is due to open in early 2010. This contains police memorabilia from around the world, including several police vehicles.

What: Museum Lodge, Dannevirke
Where: 133 High Street, Dannevirke 4930, New Zealand.

More details soon.

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Welcome to the first News posting of NZEVC,

More news and information coming soon.
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