New York State Police

[GrayPatriot]

I find the Tahoes more comfortable then the Crown Vic. (Personal preference I guess)

For some reason everyone runs on me and I have called out "failure to comply" more than I would have cared to

I am not pursuing anyone at breakneck speeds down rural roads in a Tahoe...


On another note has everyone here seen the dash cam video of the Albany shooting:
http://www.dailygazette.com/videos/2009/jan/12/125/

[Trooper4985]

I am not pursuing anyone at breakneck speeds down rural roads in a Tahoe...

I will do everything in my power to include sit desk for 12 hours to not drive a Tahoe for this specific reason... Even winding a Tahoe up to 100 on the interstate is no fun and I am a speed freak.

[Nick331]

Hmmm, I kind of like the Tahoes. I like being higher up and I find it easier to see cell phones and seatbelts violation. Plus at night, the lights from the Tahoe are blinding to the driver.

I find the Tahoes more comfortable then the Crown Vic. (Personal preference I guess)

I know what you mean by being higher up, just not from a traffic enforcement point of view. I know the NYSP had Chevy Blazer's in the fleet for a couple of years if I'm correct. I just wouldn't feel that safe making turns at a fairly high rate of speed, but I don't go through the training you Tprs. do. Are you comfortable traveling at high rates of speed? I'm guessing it is more comfortable because the new Tahoes at least are a bit lower and closer to the ground.

[hxd]

On another note has everyone here seen the dash cam video of the Albany shooting:
http://www.dailygazette.com/videos/2009/jan/12/125/

Definitely a "pucker factor 10" moment.

[sgtmccarty]

Hmmm, I kind of like the Tahoes. I like being higher up and I find it easier to see cell phones and seatbelts violation. Plus at night, the lights from the Tahoe are blinding to the driver.

I find the Tahoes more comfortable then the Crown Vic. (Personal preference I guess)

I love my Tahoe! I find it much roomier than the Crown Vic. I don't need to take of my Steton when I get back into the Tahoe either. We all have hit out heads on the door jam of the Crown Vic.
For speed wise, I find it faster than the Crown Vic getting up to speed, and in some cases faster then SOME Crown Vics. (Some not all!!!)

[VeeDubs86]

I will do everything in my power to include sit desk for 12 hours to not drive a Tahoe for this specific reason... Even winding a Tahoe up to 100 on the interstate is no fun and I am a speed freak.

Being forced to be tethered to a desk by a ball and chain for even a minute a day is cruel and unusual punishment to me. If it paid as well, I'd go shovel snow to get away from the desk. To me, wanting to sit at a desk for 12 hours over driving a Tahoe says a lot about the Tahoe. Think Durangos would have been a bit better than Tahoes? I know some local police agencies around here use them. I think Troop K has/had some Jeeps too.

[Dr. Peebody]

Hmmm, I kind of like the Tahoes. I like being higher up and I find it easier to see cell phones and seatbelts violation. Plus at night, the lights from the Tahoe are blinding to the driver.

I find the Tahoes more comfortable then the Crown Vic. (Personal preference I guess)

well, from what i remember you are @ 8ft tall, so i can believe it.

[Nick331]

90 is the number at the academy folks.

[Trooper4985]

Being forced to be tethered to a desk by a ball and chain for even a minute a day is cruel and unusual punishment to me. If it paid as well, I'd go shovel snow to get away from the desk. To me, wanting to sit at a desk for 12 hours over driving a Tahoe says a lot about the Tahoe. Think Durangos would have been a bit better than Tahoes? I know some local police agencies around here use them. I think Troop K has/had some Jeeps too.

Desk time is when you do your paperwork... I don't sit at the station doing paperwork on the days I can be out on the road arresting people. If my pending cases pile gets too big I take the desk.

[VeeDubs86]

Ahhh, paperwork. My most favorite aspect of any job. Troopers have to provide supporting depositions on the spot now for traffic infractions also if I recall correctly, so that must be fun; especially for the more intriguing stops. Can you guys just say "Operator of motor vehicle was stupid" on all supporting depositions?

[OTVFD18]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that frequents this thread (especially the OTJ guys). I have received my official offer of employment from a local SO and start the academy in a couple weeks. Even though it's not the NYSP, I believe this agency will suit me well. It will provide me with some great entry-level experience and the chance of advancement in the future. I wanted to express my thanks to everyone here who has provided information and advice that carries over into the general LE hiring process. I have learned a lot just from this thread and utilized a lot of that knowledge to help me get hired. Again, thanks and stay safe.

[Nick331]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that frequents this thread (especially the OTJ guys). I have received my official offer of employment from a local SO and start the academy in a couple weeks. Even though it's not the NYSP, I believe this agency will suit me well. It will provide me with some great entry-level experience and the chance of advancement in the future. I wanted to express my thanks to everyone here who has provided information and advice that carries over into the general LE hiring process. I have learned a lot just from this thread and utilized a lot of that knowledge to help me get hired. Again, thanks and stay safe.

Congratulations, good luck, and be safe sir!

[GrayPatriot]

I have received my official offer of employment from a local SO and start the academy in a couple weeks..

Congrats! The are a very good department and you will learn a lot from them.

[OTVFD18]

Congratulations, good luck, and be safe sir!

Thanks. I've never been called sir before

Congratulations and Good Luck!

Thank you.

Congrats! The are a very good department and you will learn a lot from them.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to it all. I know the academy and FT will be tough, but I also know it will prepare me for what I've wanted to do my whole life. I believe that this whole experience will make a better individual overall.

[Nick331]

Thanks. I've never been called sir before

Well get used to it, you'll be hearing it a lot out there on the road! I use it all the time, respect