This is a VW Passatt Police car which was supplied to Warwickshire Special Constabulary by Spirit Volkswagen of Warwick. It is a standard 100BHP TDI model, which squeezes into the GP (general purpose) category so can be driven by anyone with a basic police driving licence. The rear cargo windows have been covered in silver vinyl and carries the sponsors name as well as the force crest and mission statement. Two web sites are written on the bonnet sides, the bike safe web site and the force's own web site. There are also 3 magnetic signs which attach to the bonnet when the vehicle is stationary designed by local primary school children. The light bar ensures no permanent drilling or damage was needed and is combined with the sound system (yelp, wail and hi-lo) and a public address. This is coupled with blue flashing lights and with an alternating headlamp flasher which cycles through left double flash to right double flash and then to both double flash. There is no doubt that you will see this one coming! It also has a state-of-the-art talking satellite navigation system installed. We're still not finished though! What finishes the uniqueness of this vehicle for the Special Constabulary is the carriage of an defibrillator (heart re-starter) machine. In co-operation with Warwickshire Ambulance service, the vehicle can be dispatched to incidents where it is likely to be on scene prior to the ambulance unit. 16 officers are trained in using the machine and will also be receiving additional first aid training. Here we see a practice run for publicity purposes. This is the trailer that will be towed by the Passat above. The blue lights have been added, but not the livery yet. The trailer can fulfill many roles, including being used as a static display, as shown in the picture. Here is the car and liveried trailer combination in use.
