Holden VE Commodores Recruited To NT Police

[Darren]

Five eye-catching VE Commodore SS models are playing a key role in the Northern Territory Police’s new Darwin traffic unit - Northern Traffic Operations.

The 270kW, 6.0 litre, V8-powered cars are the first brand new SS model VE Commodores to appear in police livery and form part of the new unit which was established in December as a dedicated resource for traffic enforcement in the Territory.

In addition to the SS models, a fleet of new VE Commodores is being delivered to Northern Territory Police, with SV6 and Omega variants among the models appearing on the fleet in coming months.

Featuring the latest in police technology, the new Commodores have been adapted to include secure digital radios, mobile radar equipment, lights and sirens. Advanced multidirectional radar equipment on board the cars enables police officers to identify speeding drivers approaching from both the front and rear of the vehicle.

On launching the Darwin traffic unit, NT Police Commissioner White said. “NT Police are serious about improving the safety of our roads, through a combination of education and enforcement. These traffic units will have a major role to play in our major centres and on the highway leading to them.”

Graeme Beere, National Fleet Service Manager at GM Holden says that the new SS police cars are highly visible on the roads and are playing their part in the Territory’s road safety program.

“Northern Territory Police have taken a fantastic proactive approach to road safety this year and we’re thrilled they have chosen the new Commodore to support their activities.”

The Holden Commodore has been Australia’s best selling large car since 1996 and serves on police fleets across the country. GM Holden works in partnership with police fleet buyers across the country to deliver cars which meet the specific needs of the police.

“Flashing front and rear lights, an additional battery to power the extra equipment, and uprated brakes are just some of the items which need to be included in a modern police vehicle,” said Mr Beere.

Source - Holden Media.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Featuring the latest in police technology, the new Commodores have been adapted to include secure digital radios, mobile radar equipment, lights and sirens. Advanced multidirectional radar equipment on board the cars enables police officers to identify speeding drivers approaching from both the front and rear of the vehicle.

Ahh crap. Im hoping SA police cars dont have that...

[calais_cruzin]

No more Speeding up behind police cars now....

Apparently QLD cops are gettin a radar that detects ppl who have outstanding warrents.

It scans the face of any person around the car and pops up on the screen if they have a warrent for their arrest, i dunno how tru it is, but with everythink else coming out i cant see y they cant do this.

Would catch alot off ppl.

[JD]

Ahh crap. Im hoping SA police cars dont have that...

i think they already do, heard it from somewhere.

[STEALTHY™]

Yeah Sa have had these for years.

I got pulled over about 2 or 3 years ago on the way to Mt Gambier, and an unmarked car had the 2way radar mounted on the roof on the drivers door.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Does this count if you are travelling in the OPPOSITE direction?

I tend to be exceeding the speed limit quite often and see a cop car go the other way...

[daron]

yes it does
they also have on dash cameras and mics clipped to shirts and wireless goes back to car
so be carefull what ya say also they can use it in court
and yes like stelthy said they have had these for yrs

[Darren]

Pics added, not many to choose from that's for sure but it will have to do.

Wish there was a few interior pics or at least of these said tools.

[STEALTHY™]

Like daron said, they get both ways.

they can get you going the same way as you, either in front or behind them, and in the opposite direction too (i'd say only coming towards them, like they'd even bother if your heading away from them)

[AttaBoy]

Damn... these cars looks HOT!!!!