http://www.ridgecrestca.com/articles/2007/04/02/news/news01.txt

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The Ridgecrest Police Department’s new sleek, custom-made Chevrolet HHR CHAMPS car looks stylish--not to mention expensive. But it came inexpensive to taxpayers; they were not asked to pay a penny. The vehicle was made possible through community philanthropy.

“The car is funded by donations from citizens through fundraisers and also through businesses. Donations, all of it,” said RPD Officer Aaron Miller and the department’s Choosing Healthy Alternatives and Methods Promoting Success representative.

The car includes two video panels on both sides of the back windows and another screen in the front. Paul & Sons Automotive & Mobile Audio was responsible for the vehicle’s police equipment, lights, siren, audio and video. Teresa’s Ridgecrest Auto Body worked on the silver and black paint scheme.


“Kind of going with the retro look,” said Miller.

Retro maybe, but the slim and stretched out automobile has a contemporary feel as well.

“This is kind of the cliche--out with the old and in with the new,” said Police Chief Michael Avery.



The CHAMPS program was espoused in 2004 after Sierra Sands discontinued its Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. In the new program, Miller teaches drug and violence prevention lessons to elementary, middle and high school students.

That looks cool.
Isn't that the Raiders colors?

Looks nice, but I glad my Dept are not going to these. its not that their not fast but there too Small for a 8 hr Patrol vehicle. I do think that this vehicle will be good for a Community Service Officer.

:thumb: Cool :thumb:

Bravo to them!

I think that's great!!!

I'll have to take a drive up there to try and get Casper's pic taken with the local celebrity!

Maybe you can pose for the pic with cuffs on?!?

I agree with Da "Z"... use it for the Dare Program also..

I like the paint job and the rims :thumb:

Looks Great over all.....but I think they needed a BIGGER gumball machine on top (sarcasm):wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

thats so cool!

Nica paint its COOL:bow:

I wish they would have posted more pictures

I have invited them to DejaVous Rendevous. It would be great to have the police cruisen with us. Maybe we can get a little shot of Mitzkity cruisen with her lights on just behind the police.

See ya down the road

Bud / Harvey

My name is Officer Aaron Miller and I am the officer who desinged and now drives the C.H.A.M.P.S. HHR. I was very excited to find our vehicle posted on this site. Once I figure out how I will post more pictures of the car. If anyone has any questions about the HHR feel free to email me. Thank you very much also for all of the positive comments. :smile:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o132/pats50fan/smilies/welcome4.gif to the site!!! You are a celebrity :lol: . See here: How to add Pictures (http://chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3033&highlight=pictures)

Thanks for the help!! I posted some pictures in the gallery under members. I will post some more photos soon.

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/3/0/9/8/CHAMPSweb2.jpg
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/3/0/9/8/CHAMPSweb1.jpg

My name is Officer Aaron Miller and I am the officer who desinged and now drives the C.H.A.M.P.S. HHR. I was very excited to find our vehicle posted on this site. Once I figure out how I will post more pictures of the car. If anyone has any questions about the HHR feel free to email me. Thank you very much also for all of the positive comments. :smile:

Thanks for the additional images!!! COOL PICS... Now all your dept needs is a SSR pursuit vehicle! :D

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/4/6/DSC06321sm.jpg

That hhr is really cool. I really like that, what a great idea.

I added some new pictures of the car in the photo gallery. Check them out under the members section - PoliceMan15 :D

I added some new pictures of the car in the photo gallery. Check them out under the members section - PoliceMan15 :D

To view member photos in the gallery, just click the camera icon under avatar.

http://www.speedzones.com/radar_cross_section.html

:thumb:

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What No Cage, Its too bad they don't make a Cage or Security screen for the HHr, Now that would really be a Cop Car.

Rudy (Z-Man) aka LLB

This DOES look great!
I love the way the HHR is so good for customization. There is one I've seen in my area that is pure white with design writing on the side in primary colors that looks fantastic! I think more businesses should make use of this opportunity for advertising their business on their company vehicle. My plain orange HHR often attracts admiring stares. A nicely done company logo would do the same, I'm sure.

:thumb: cool:one:

I wonder if they are going to put a set of eibachs and a swaybar on it. Maybe a K&N and a cat back too!

The G2G group met Aaron last summer! What a cool cop!
I don't know if I could take being pulled over by an HHR in all seriousness though!

My son lives in Ridgecrest CA where this HHR 'patrols". He said he has yet to see it.

The G2G group met Aaron last summer! What a cool cop!
I don't know if I could take being pulled over by an HHR in all seriousness though!

My son lives in Ridgecrest CA where this HHR 'patrols". He said he has yet to see it.

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/3/3/9/1/HHRFuzzlg.jpg

Would you take being pulled over by an HHR in all seriousness by whats pictured above?

I have no problem pulling over when asked to... I just would be giggling is all.

That is the same 2 tone paint design want to paint my silverstone HHR. No door badges thou.

LOVE that Sheriff's car!:thumb:

PoliceMan15 - What ever happened to the Camaro?

The old DARE Camara is currenty being preped to receive a new coat of black paint before it is auctioned. Currently our department uses propertyroom.com to sell all items we auction. No details as to exact date it will be auctioned. I will post that information here when it becomes available if you want.

I have some raw video of the Dejevous Rendevous including some footage of us driving around the track. If anyone is interested in having a copy of it (free of charge of course) send me a PM with your address. I will post some pictures from the show soon.

Don't know if this is old, but it's cool. Looks like a big toy.

http://ci.ridgecrest.ca.us/police.aspx?id=204

yes this is very old, it does look pimp though.

Here's the original thread.........

The economy and gas prices are really starting to take a toll in So. California.

This was taken at Sycamore and Hwy 78 in North San Diego County.

Escondido, Ca. Police Dept........

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This was taken at Sycamore and Hwy 78 in North San Diego County.

Escondido, Ca. Police Dept........

If the police tried to pull me over in that beetle, I would think it a joke and keep on driving:steering: If you did stop, you would never hear the end of getting pulled over by a lil beetle:nuts:

And...you know DAMN well that someone who knows you, would be driving
by at that very moment....with a camera....LOL

Cajun

The economy and gas prices are really starting to take a toll in So. California.

This was taken at Sycamore and Hwy 78 in North San Diego County.

Escondido, Ca. Police Dept........

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/7/8/2/EscondidoPD.jpg

Oh my! LOL.

I would absolutely love it if my dept went to HHR's I would be the first to request one when I was working.


SPPD