Wow. Next time I'll just point out how dirty a car is instead of how clean it is. I didn't think you'd get insulted by a compliment.
By the way some of us are not just running our mouth we helped. I helped in Mississippi after Katrina. Did you?

What was that guy babbling about? I dozed off after the "I must say..." part.

what crap did you clear up? what the hell are you babbling about? people are going to make stupid comments regardless of what anybody says. why the hell would you get insulted if someone makes a comment about a dirty car? you only add fuel to the fire if you go on some soapbox tirade about education and safety and blah, blah, whine, whine. the real reason behind these photos is to see what the police car looks like. calm down and enjoy the photos. don't get all bent out of shape like all of the other 'tards.

Ok. Thanks "anonymous". I hope you feel a little better now that you got all that off your chest.

I appologize for the typos below on my last comment. I should read " All of the stupid and insulting comments can hopefully cease now and people can focus on the real reason behind these photos. The victims of Hurricane Katrina and all of us who did our jobs of helping them. Maybe you can find ways to help and not just run your mouth". Thanks

I must say that there are truly some idiots in the world. Let me help clear some of this crap up. First of all, we(Texas State Troopers)keep our vehicles clean because we wash them when we get the chance. Taking pride in those beautiful vehicles and our uniform is something were taught in the TDPS Academy. Second some troopers get their cars dirty and require more washing than others. Alot of these troopers (including myself)work on PGBT and Dallas North Tollway (DNT) or along other "highways" so they don't require as much washing as county troopers. Next our lightbars are useful and very bright and with that being said, it serves its purpose; enough said. Concerning our vehicles please refer to the TDPS website and it quotes,"Fleet Operations is responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance and disposal of the Department's vehicles, two-way communications and emergency equipment. The bureau manages a fleet of approximately 2,900 vehicles and consists of the Automotive Shop, the Communication Shop, the Parts Department and the Fleet Office. Fleet Operations can be reached at (512) 424-2046". As far as to what we do refer to the website and it quotes "The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Division is responsible for general police traffic supervision and traffic and criminal law enforcement on the rural highways of Texas. The division's goal is to help maintain public safety through the administration of a wide variety of programs. In addition, to a variety of enforcement activities and regulatory functions, THP is also responsible for several DPS staff and support activities. Highway Patrol Service troopers supervise traffic along the state's rural roads and highways. Patrol strategies are designed to prevent accidents, to minimize the results of crashes that do occur and to prevent crime. Enforcement priorities focus on intoxicated drivers, speeding, seat belt laws, drug violations, fugitives from justice and ongoing criminal activity. The Highway Patrol has law enforcement responsibilities for 213,615 miles of rural roads and highways - an average of 125 miles of highway per trooper. The service strives to project a high level of visibility.

Highway Patrol also provides public awareness programs for all ages on child safety seats, seat belts, bicycle safety, alcohol and drug abuse, strangers, home firearm safety and youth violence. Highway Patrol also educates Texans on the protection of life and property during natural or man-made disasters. In addition, the service supports the efforts of the Department's Public Information Office in providing information to the news media.

Highway Patrol troopers conduct training classes for DPS employees and many external police agencies. Topics include family violence, child abuse, cultural diversity, firearm safety, defensive driving, traffic laws and DWI laws. Many Highway Patrol troopers have been designated regional employee assistance coordinators for the Department's Employee Assistance Program to help other employees who may be experiencing personal problems and are seeking assistance. Employee assistance officers are trained to listen and provide referrals, helping employees find ways to deal with their concerns while remaining productive. The Highway Patrol Service may be reached at (512) 424-2115 regarding concerns and suggestions". So for all of the stupid and insulting comments can hopefully cease now and people can focus on the real reason behind these photos. The victims of Hurricane Katrina and all of us who did our jobs of helping them. Maybe you can find ways to help and not just run your mouth.

really, how come?

Those bars are junk

Jerred,

Just because you can leave a comment, doesn’t mean you must leave a comment.
What you are doing is the equivalent of a child scribbling on the wall with a set of crayons. There are many great photos here. Please, just enjoy them by your self.

I thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.

For one, my name is william not billy. As i said "here". not everywhere has budgets for special units or agencies to do there job. But like I said here.

>they used these for prison transport or certain
>duties that did not relate to traffic

You can tell that much by looking at this photo? Wouldn't the Texas prison system use their own personnel and vehicles to transport prisoners? According to their wesite (http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/) they do.

"The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) manages offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with TDCJ. The agency also provides funding and certain oversight of community supervision (previously known as adult probation) and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision."

1993 was the last year for TDPS to (factory) install spots on their cars. As of the 94 model year (Caprices), they were void of pillar lights.

Also, today, TDPS does not mark cars or install the equipment. It is all done at the dealer who has the state contract, who even puts on the decals before delivery.

well, i don't know where "here" is billy, but texas dps ford crown vics don't have spotlights on them. the takedown lights on the lightbar are more than enough lumination.

I know here they ordered basic fcv's and had no spot lights. they used these for prison transport or certain duties that did not relate to traffic.

Yes... Many dept's have mandatory wash's for inspections and such. This cleaning has to be done off duty here and some agencies have there own motor pool that does this for them.

Will you freaking morons find a different playground?

Now, nice picture, Dave!

There are many people on the Internet who have no idea what we police officers, sheriff deputies and state troopers do or where our job may take us in the course of a tour of duty or that our vehicles might actually get dirty and need a car wash. Don't confuse the thoughtless ramblings of "tater2" with any comments left by me.

How can someone copy and paste someone else's comment and misspell the word "rural"?........unless he doesn't know how to cut & paste?

thanks bill, but don't waste your time with tater. he just needs a girlfriend. i just noticed all the dps cars at this processing point are spotless. i don't drive through as many dusty roads and i can't keep my car clean for more than a day.

Because they work wrecks and assist local sherrif's officers on the back roads. Some of them ain't paved.

"how does dps keep their cars so clean despite all the dusty and rual roads?

They are a highway patrol why would they be patrolling dusty and rual roads to begin with.