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I dont know if i agree with you here. I understand your point, but how can we truly call anything questionable if we dont know why they purchased it in the first place. I will concede that YES some departments and agencies get equipment in vehicles sometimes just because they can, but this in my oppinion is rarely the case. Most if not all of the equipment you see in vehicles now a days is not only needed but necessary to maintain the safety of those it is meant to transport, and while more expensive doesnt always mean better, you do get what you pay for. if you take a look at most of the equipment going into vehicles now a days you can find a very rational and logical explanation of instaling it. LED lights, while they do cost more as compared to conventional strobe or halogen lights of the past, are ten times brighter and more effective at moving traffic and grabbing attention, a 200 W siren system as opposed to a conventional 100 W only enhances the vehicles chances at moving traffic. Engine mods and such, give more power to the vehicle to either chase down or outrun. My point here is that, until we know (and we never will) the true purpose of this vehicle and/or who is useing it, we can not in good faith sit here and say that anything installed in this or anyother vehilce is money spent questionably. For the sole reason that we do not know why the department or agency originally opted to have it installed in the first place. I dont really think it should matter how much money they spend on these cars, as long as the equipment does its job and helps to keep the occupants safe and helps them do their job more effectively, it really shouldnt matter. After all safety and effectivness is the number one goal when it comes to outfitting a vehicle isnt it? And if it happens to look kick a** in the process of accomplishing that goal, EVEN BETTER!

Agreed, i just find it funny, how many people think that local companies dont do this type of work for governmental agencies. lol almost as if the government just calls a black-op hotline and a fully lit G-Car pops out of the sky lol

In response to the above question. Dutchess county does not use a list to hire for part-time officers, as is the case in smaller villages such as Wappingers Falls and The Village of Fishkill for example. Im almost certain this is also the case in ulster, not too sure about orange county however a call to the County Clerk or Dept. Of human Resources will answer that question for you. So my advice would be to contact one of them for a definite answer. Good Luck!

First of all Amazing Job on this Vehicle. Second i saw someone had posted the they didnt think a local guy would be doing governmental vehicles for VIP type people, not to start a fight but i happen to know for a fact of a few companies (Local's) who handle Gov't VIP type installs, Haight Fire for example in newburgh Did the install on The Vehicle used by The Base commander of the Armed Forces in New York. Just figured id share that. Also i have a question for you Meat, correct me if im wrong but are those the "NEW" Whelen Vertex lights i see in the front headlight on your video? Just wasnt sure if they were in fact the Whelen Vertex's or not because you said you were useing axixtech lights. Thanks and again, Great job.

Very Nice looking piece of apparatus. Question, are those Patriot bars that they are using on the roof? They look like patriots given the thin design, but i may be mistaken. I'll have to get down there to look at the rig, it looks sharp overall from the photo tho. would also like to know how high the hose bed is as stated above.

Additional Update: 1. Food Venbdors will be there throughout the day. 2. in order to cast your vote for the peoples choice you must spend a minimum of $5 dollars with one of our FOOD vendors. for every $5 dollars you spend with one of them you will get ONE ballot to cast your vote so if you spend $ 20 dollars in food you get 4 VOTE Ballots, and so forth. 3. There will be a live DJ there for the entire event. 4. We ar still looking for a few more people/companies to sponsor trophies for the event, so if you or someone you know or a company you work for or know of would like to sponsor one please email us at hv911@rocketmail.com or call us at Hudson Vallley Emergency Outfitters at 845-337-6310. We look foreward to seeing you all there, this is gonna be a really big and fun event for the whole family to enjoy, so come on out to the car show and show your support for those who keep us safe! ~ Hudson Valley Emergency Outfitters