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I'll try to answer your questions to the best of my ability...
1. Troopers in field division generally drive fully marked (overhead lights) or semi-marked cruisers (full paint, no overhead lights.) There are a smaller number of unmarked cruisers (civilian paint scheme, cruiser plates) in field as well for Troopers on regular patrol. As far as cruiser issue goes, it goes by what is available and seniority. If fleet had only fully marked when your number comes up, that's what you get. If fleet happens to have some semi-marked or unmarked cruisers available, the troopers who happen to go when they're available get them on a seniority basis. Specialized units like the CAT team(community action team), who specialize in motor vehicle enforcement generally get unmarked cruisers or other types of cars not likely to attract attention (Dodge Intrepids, etc.) Detective units get a hodgepodge of unmarked cars without MSP plates; (Intrepids, Taurus's, Impala's), or even confiscated drug cars of any make. Truck teams generally get SUV's or pickup trucks, but not always, and there are a number of specialized unit vehicles like vans, buses or trucks (dive teams, marine unit, etc.)
2. Vehicle modifications are allowed, if approved by fleet, and reasonable.
3. Call the barracks specifically, the 911 system often misdirects calls to the wrong barracks.
4. The breakdown lane is for emergency use only, its not a place to stop and make phone calls. I know your trying to do the right thing, but the BDL is not really a safe place to be. I've known far to many people who got smacked in the breakdown lane. Get a headset, or if you have to, stop at a gas station or plaza.
5. I have never carried a portable in my PC, nor have I ever heard of Troopers doing that.
6. The Pike as well as the field barracks have specially trained and equipped personel in "Help" vans or trucks to free up Troopers for more important calls during rush hour periods. They are not armed, they are just there to provide assistance and emergency lights, and I suppose they take as much of a chance as a tow-truck driver.
7. Maintainence is done at the Troop level (ie, each Troop has its own garage). And there is a main garage at GHQ in Framingham.
1. Troopers in field division generally drive fully marked (overhead lights) or semi-marked cruisers (full paint, no overhead lights.) There are a smaller number of unmarked cruisers (civilian paint scheme, cruiser plates) in field as well for Troopers on regular patrol. As far as cruiser issue goes, it goes by what is available and seniority. If fleet had only fully marked when your number comes up, that's what you get. If fleet happens to have some semi-marked or unmarked cruisers available, the troopers who happen to go when they're available get them on a seniority basis. Specialized units like the CAT team(community action team), who specialize in motor vehicle enforcement generally get unmarked cruisers or other types of cars not likely to attract attention (Dodge Intrepids, etc.) Detective units get a hodgepodge of unmarked cars without MSP plates; (Intrepids, Taurus's, Impala's), or even confiscated drug cars of any make. Truck teams generally get SUV's or pickup trucks, but not always, and there are a number of specialized unit vehicles like vans, buses or trucks (dive teams, marine unit, etc.)
2. Vehicle modifications are allowed, if approved by fleet, and reasonable.
3. Call the barracks specifically, the 911 system often misdirects calls to the wrong barracks.
4. The breakdown lane is for emergency use only, its not a place to stop and make phone calls. I know your trying to do the right thing, but the BDL is not really a safe place to be. I've known far to many people who got smacked in the breakdown lane. Get a headset, or if you have to, stop at a gas station or plaza.
5. I have never carried a portable in my PC, nor have I ever heard of Troopers doing that.
6. The Pike as well as the field barracks have specially trained and equipped personel in "Help" vans or trucks to free up Troopers for more important calls during rush hour periods. They are not armed, they are just there to provide assistance and emergency lights, and I suppose they take as much of a chance as a tow-truck driver.
7. Maintainence is done at the Troop level (ie, each Troop has its own garage). And there is a main garage at GHQ in Framingham.
