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I bet you can't wait to get yours.
Panhandle town getting $1 police cars, with advertising
SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (AP) - This Florida Panhandle town is getting new police cars for only $1 each, but there's a catch. The cars will be festooned with corporate sponsorship logos similar to those on race cars.
City commissioners voted 4-0 Thursday to accept the deal with Charlotte, N.C.-based Government Acquisitions. The company hopes to provide a new squad car for each of Springfield's 15 officers within the next three years.
Government Acquisitions partner Ken Allison said advertising on cruisers destined for Springfield, a Panama City suburb, would be toned down compared to cars supplied to racing hotbeds. Those look nearly identical to stock race cars except for emergency lights on their roofs.
Police Chief Sam Slay said the city could save about $500,000 over the three-year span.
"You are talking about $500,000 that can be spent other places in the city, and that's what this program is for," said Mayor Robert Walker.
Slay wants the savings used to hire two more officers, but Commissioner Carl Curti said other departments may need the money. Slay said his department should get to keep use the money instead of being punished for saving it.
Curti also was apprehensive about spending the police car budget for other purposes.
"These free cars may not always be free cars," Curti said
Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
Panhandle town getting $1 police cars, with advertising
SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (AP) - This Florida Panhandle town is getting new police cars for only $1 each, but there's a catch. The cars will be festooned with corporate sponsorship logos similar to those on race cars.
City commissioners voted 4-0 Thursday to accept the deal with Charlotte, N.C.-based Government Acquisitions. The company hopes to provide a new squad car for each of Springfield's 15 officers within the next three years.
Government Acquisitions partner Ken Allison said advertising on cruisers destined for Springfield, a Panama City suburb, would be toned down compared to cars supplied to racing hotbeds. Those look nearly identical to stock race cars except for emergency lights on their roofs.
Police Chief Sam Slay said the city could save about $500,000 over the three-year span.
"You are talking about $500,000 that can be spent other places in the city, and that's what this program is for," said Mayor Robert Walker.
Slay wants the savings used to hire two more officers, but Commissioner Carl Curti said other departments may need the money. Slay said his department should get to keep use the money instead of being punished for saving it.
Curti also was apprehensive about spending the police car budget for other purposes.
"These free cars may not always be free cars," Curti said
Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
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If I knew then, what I know now.
Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.
Crap like this is how the "Good ol'boy" network stays alive. Before you know it, they'll be plastering every inch of anything to do with the government with advertisements.
Enough is enough. Adverts are an eye-sore.
Merc
NO! You may not have my guns! Now go crawl back into your hole!
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I can imagine someone off the street being collared-
-Specific Miranda warnings include the following statements:
You have the right to eat Dunkin donuts.
Anything you say can and will be used in a nation wide marketing poll.
You have the right to talk to the baker and have him present with you during your snack.
If you cannot afford a Dunkin donut, One will be given to you, if you wish.
Intelligent waiver:
Do you understand your donut rights as I have explained them to you?
Having these pastries in mouth, do you wish to talk to us now?
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