Proper Signage & Responsible SSP Usage

[GSPI]

Originally Posted by copcamaro

I was pretty proud of their confidence in me and as the the FL. Col's. response!!!
Never heard a word back!! and figure I never will!

I figured as much from FL. They had really put the clamps down when one of the collector whackers I and many at CCdC had experience with named Bill Parks tried to help put together a show and "assisted" the show organizers from PCOOA or EVOOA by doing some PR with FHP in 1999... Here's his photo from that era:



With his list of whackerisms (in his delusional mind he thought he was a Vietnam vet and a former LEO and for that matter an attorney too), he basically got a response from them with a simple and strongly worded, "any car that shows up as a police vehicle will be impounded and confiscated from it's owner, trailered or not and then the owner will be cited for impersonating". That didn't separate out the FHP "restorations" either, that was everybody.

Thanks to one moron, FHP is probably never going to respond to you or anyone else in the hobby at all.... and that's one of the real stories behind why FHP clamps down on the collectors.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by GSPI

With his list of whackerisms (in his delusional mind he thought he was a Vietnam vet and a former LEO and for that matter an attorney too), he basically got a response from them with a simple and strongly worded, "any car that shows up as a police vehicle will be impounded and confiscated from it's owner, trailered or not and then the owner will be cited for impersonating". That didn't separate out the FHP "restorations" either, that was everybody.

Thanks to one moron, FHP is probably never going to respond to you or anyone else in the hobby at all.... and that's one of the real stories behind why FHP clamps down on the collectors.

So are things the same in Florida in regards to clamping down on those who display a restored police car at a show?

[copcamaro]

When we did our 2005 Golden, Colo. show, Larry Andrinuas and I went in the Col. office in Denver, told him what we wanted to do.
He said that based on my and Larry's past support of the patrol he would give anyone who registered, a letter stating they were coming into CO. to show their cars. Now this meant they still wanted prec,ahtions taken with covering decals and lights. After the show we visited with him again and asked how we (the Club) was viewed by the troopers and public to which he responded NO PROBLEMS at all!
He was such a gentleman, he, the COL. came to our show and judged the entries in person in full uniform and it was HOT-HOT-HOT.
He then came to our banquet that night presented awards and spoke.
What a gentleman and friend of the hobby this man was. I say was as he has since retired.
The Col. now, seems as responsive also. We have a Colo. Maj. who is also a car person.
We had 3 motorcycles and one patrol car as escort in our cruises.
I feel uneasy traveling in IL,CA,IA, even covered.
Another reason for removing lightbar,is, BETTER GAS MILEAGE.

[MOstang]

Great experiences Ray....and nice letter too! Something to be proud of receiving. I'm real proud of the letters I have from the MSHP Superintendent...past and current one.

[NoDrama43]

I am perplexed as to why someone would pretend they are a cop. I guess it is like the person that pretends they are a soldier or served in the armed forces.

just wierd fellas....I don't get it.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I am perplexed as to why someone would pretend they are a cop. I guess it is like the person that pretends they are a soldier or served in the armed forces.

just wierd fellas....I don't get it.

There are alot of people out there who have mental problems....personal issues....complexes, or whatever.

[GSPI]

Parks has had police attempt to Baker act him in FL before because of mental issues. He is mental of sorts but we've assisted many departments in helping in prosecution and tracking as he is a hazard to females from our experience. He's highly abusive to people that disagree with him and he's also very litigious when it comes to LE departments that he has contact with. And for what it's worth, he's still a collector of old police cars and police items. He now resides in CT. Steer clear of this guy as he's nothing but trouble.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

So are things the same in Florida in regards to clamping down on those who display a restored police car at a show?

No, not in today's world. I've personally seen "restored" FHP Mustangs at the Silver Springs show, and nobody got their car impounded or towed.

A member here had an incident awhile back with a Miami-Dade officer over his car, but he ended up on the winning end of the deal. It was still a hassle for him, but the officer had to retire over the whole deal. He was definitely in the wrong.