The California Highway Patrol (CHP) purchased and tested (12) 1979 Chevy Z-28 Camaros as part of their Special Purpose Vehicle Study program. Three cars each were assigned to four areas — Redding, Bakersfield, El Centro, and West Los Angeles. In … Continued
While officers with the neighboring Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky State Police got the opportunity to drive Special Service Package Ford Mustangs in the 1980’s and 1990’s, Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol did not. However, the Ohio State … Continued
The last year Chevrolet offered the Caprice 9C1 police car was in 1996, and its 139 MPH top speed made it the fastest police car you could buy at the time. Chevrolet re-introduced the Caprice 9C1 PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle) … Continued
In 1991 Chevrolet replaced the older rectangular body style Caprice with new aerodynamic design. Much of the engine availability was carried over from the previous generation, which included the 190 horsepower 350 cid (5.7L) L05 V8. The L05 was a … Continued
Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 By: Stacey McCaslin Start your engines, the Kentucky State Police have a new ride that’s going to be a booger to outrun. Troopers Brent White and Jason Kirk of the Kentucky State Police’s Post 2 … Continued
Above is a photo of the 1998 Chevy Camaro B4C that spent 6-years with the Boones Mill Virginia Police Department. The Camaro and Police Chief Lynn Frith became famous for enforcing the speed limit on US 220 in Boones Mill … Continued
Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. today (November 1, 2011) were joined by Houston Texans player Mario Williams to unveil the Pro Bowl linebacker’s donation of five Chevrolet Camaros to Houston Police’s Traffic Enforcement Division. … Continued
In the late 1980’s, the West Virginia State Police were patrolling the West Virginia Turnpike with Chevy Camaro’s. I’m not sure how many were used, or for how long, so if you have any information, please submit more info and … Continued
Before choosing to purchase the 1982 Ford Mustangs as their primary pursuit vehicle, the California Highway Patrol purchased and tested (12) 1979 Chevy Z-28 Camaros as part of their Special Purpose Vehicle Study program. Three cars each were assigned to … Continued