Pontiac G8 police car to begin testing in the U.S.

Criminals in the US beware! A futuristic police vehicle based on the Pontiac G8, which has plate-recognizing cameras and a laser gun that shoots tracking bugs to cars pursued, is being developed by Melbourne-based National Safety Agency. The LAPD will serve as its test-bed for the latest technology.

Gizmag report also states that the features of the concept car include a touchscreen embedded in the passenger dash, linking to computer systems in the boot, while supporting three digital cameras. One camera will be scanning faces and the number plates of passing vehicles. A live feed to police headquarters will also be made possible.
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pennfootball - 7/10/2009 4:55:24 PM

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I wonder if the Copers will get a spare tire? Civilians sure don't with the V8!!

Joe_Limon - 7/10/2009 5:19:06 PM

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What is with you and spare tires? Porsche seems to not need them...

bfghemicuda - 7/10/2009 5:57:43 PM

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Just camouflage our cars, they wont see us.

Joe_Limon - 7/10/2009 7:46:36 PM

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You seem to be spewing more hate towards the police then the average police officer will ever spew towards a member of the public... they are people to, and each officer has a mind of their own. You are the one being ignorant.

bfghemicuda - 7/11/2009 12:50:24 PM

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I suppose when an officer gets shot and killed from those that make a move for a gun is ok. I know many officers and there dads and moms also. They never know who they are dealing with so my advice to you when you get pulled over, just do what they say and if your innocent you are ok. By the way HyundaSmoke... the badge number IS ON THE BADGE just read it!!!!!!! Joe is right

rxh8me9000 - 7/11/2009 3:05:00 AM

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boooooooooooo

dumpsty - 7/11/2009 4:11:29 PM

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i thought it seemed kinda mindless that GM would simply discontinue the G8 in the US. A Chevy version & a law enforcement version seems to make good use of those R&D funds.

bfghemicuda - 7/13/2009 12:01:11 PM

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1UAW Im a white guy and I agree with you 100%. We were all created equal and should treat each other that way.

Joe_Limon - 7/11/2009 6:56:44 PM

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Most cops I know join the force to make the world a better place... at least I can respect people who risk their lives to protect me.

LauderdaleDriver - 7/20/2009 5:43:27 PM

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I think I'm going to go barbecue a couple of Elantras. Anyone want to join me?

Joe_Limon - 7/11/2009 9:19:41 PM

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Good for you, now what about all the people who don't feel it is necessary to have to carry a gun around in order to protect themselves? Do they not need cops too since you and all those other people carrying guns will protect them? If you are in a store during a crime will you be the one to pull out a gun on armed masked robbers? Sure you can probably shoot the first one... but what if you aren't fast enough to get all of them? My point being, imo you are safer in this world without a gun, and with someone else enforce the laws and risk getting shot at.

Joe_Limon - 7/12/2009 1:48:21 AM

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With about 1 in 576,000 people ever get struck by lightning every year. Your logic would imply that a city of 500,000 people would only get one violent crime every 80 years. No I don't think the media is blowing it out of proportion, I think your views of the media, and of law enforcement are very skewed and biased without any logical basis other then from the opinions of others.

Agent001 - 7/11/2009 10:22:28 PM

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Ain't nothin' wrong with black bush if u ask me ;)

001

wins555 - 7/13/2009 2:04:43 AM

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I Prefer a brown one, 001. :)

american_made - 7/11/2009 11:06:38 PM

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That is a splendid idea since GM has THOUSANDS sitting on the ground at the Martinez CA port. Sounds like a plan since nobody wanted to buy them, great way to get rid of worthless inventory.

Great Car.... Too bad it was a flop!!

91z4me - 7/12/2009 1:35:39 PM

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HyundaiSmoke,

Please stop trying to provoke people. Racism is a two way street and right now you are showing quite a bit of racism. Also I don't really think your characterization of police is accurate at all. You do realize that a number of police offers are black right? Do they discriminate against other black people too? Are they corrupted by the 'system'?

Joe_Limon - 7/13/2009 12:01:58 AM

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Lol no wonder you hate cops, you must do illegal things.