The Hurst Police Department just received their first hemi-powered Dodge Charger. Hurst is located in northeast Tarrant County. Within the next two months, they will be receiving three more Chargers. This is the beginning of Hurst's effort to replace their Ford Crown Victorias. The Hurst PD will also receive 4 new Chargers next year.
Assistant Police Chief, Richard Windstanley, said he believes the Chargers "are slightly faster. But safety is the main concern." He said the Chargers are a little easier to handle in agressive driving situations. They also have their gas tank nearer the middle of the car. The old Crown Victorias were prone to have a gas tank expolsion when rear-ended.
The Chargers cost the city $24,000 each. Hurst currently has 22 Ford Crown Victorias, and hope to eventually replace all of them.
Hurst's next door neighbor, Bedford, is currently considering installing red light cameras at several intersections in the city. According to Police Chief David Flory, the program shouldn't cost the city any money. Usually a private company will put up the cameras and operate them, and split the proceeds with the city. Chief Flory said they are not after revenues, but are trying to make city intersections safer.
Bedford is also considering passing an ordinance to allow police to impound the cars of uninsured drivers.
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