Posted on 07/02/2004 11:33:32 AM PDT by Willie Green
The Allegheny County sheriff's department has a new tool in its arsenal to "Mini-mize" crime.
The sheriff's department has unveiled the first-ever Mini Cooper law enforcement patrol car in the country, aptly named the "MINI COPPER."
MINI of Pittsburgh, located in Shadyside, donated the car to the department for six months to a year to promote various city and county events. It will also be used in conjunction with crime prevention activities, such as child identification and protection from strangers programs.
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I think most cops should have to drive around in a vehicle like that.
It might teach them some humility.
too bad the "new" Mini is owned by BMW, I would definatly be buying one. So I have to settle for my 73 1001 Innocenti (Italian Austin Mini)
0 to 60 in 7 seconds.... may teach them how to drive too.
hold your tongue, its the finest of British engeneering!!! ok that does sound sad, but it is far ahead of anything the frogs would make.
Regards, Ivan
Geez.....I bet the Mini does 0-60 in three days.
Here in Texas "low-profile" means a pick-up.
More here.
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