No Joe there is no misunderstanding here. You say some local officers want to see the car and you went to or are going to the police station to show it to them. Thats fine because there will be real officers there in the presence of a marked unit with a operating siren. Heck at my department we would probably appreciate your work and effort you have in the car. But I can tell you most if not all would tell you to loose the siren.
Now in ref to entering a show or fairground. That my friend is a public place and I don't care if it is rented out for a show. The public in general has no idea that these cars are show only. I mean come on they still look new enough to be in service. its not like your driving a 57 Chevy here.
And just imagine pulling into a public venue playing with your toy siren for attention purposes and a local just got mugged at the show and they run to what they perceive a real police car with working siren pulling into the event.
What cha gonna do when this shit happens cause in the real police world everything happens. Play time over then huh.
Understanding what the car represents is the part I think your missing.
Its a cool car you have and this is a great hobby but as a civi you have to realize your walking a fine line with some officers as to being a hobbyist or a wanna be.
I'll let you decide which one you want to be.
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05-06-2009, 11:11 PM
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