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to request a visit from Captain D.A.V.E.
to your Contra Costa County School or Special Event
Captain D.A.V.E.
On May 12, 2000, D.A.R.E., essay winner Tiffany Skinner
from Oakley Elementary, officially named the Sheriff's new talking police
car Captain D.A.V.E., which stands for Drugs
And
Violence Erased. The Contra Costa County
Sheriff’s Office is one of the few law enforcement agencies in the
nation using the Plymouth Prowler as a Talking Police Car/D.A.R.E.
vehicle. Captain D.A.V.E is aimed at children and adults alike and will be
used in schools, fairs and events to carry the crime prevention message.
Our goal is to give youths the opportunity for growth and positive
development. In time, we hope the name and image of Captain D.A.V.E. will
be easily recognized in the community. Captain D.A.V.E. projects a
positive image of the successful law enforcement-community partnership.
Most importantly, it’s an investment in our future - our children.
 Congratulations
Captain D.A.V.E.
Grand Prize Winner
Captain D.A.V.E.
recently won the grand prize in the international police vehicle design
competition sponsored by Law and Order Magazine. Hundreds of outstanding
police vehicles from all over the world entered the competition which
makes this award a great honor for Captain D.A.V.E. and the Sheriff's
Office.
Vehicle
1999 Plymouth Prowler, 3.5 liter –
24 valve SOHC V6 engine, 250+ horsepower (0-60 in six seconds), power
windows and door-locks, aluminum frame, composite plastic body. The
Prowler has been described as a highly advanced hot-rod and the coolest
car on the road!
Hi-tech Gear
Loaded
with the latest electronic gadgets and equipment makes it one of the most
hi-tech and interactive cars around: computerized emergency lighting
system, strobe lamps, spotlights, multi-mode headlight flasher, siren,
public address system, talking D.A.R.E. car kit, TV, video player, CD
player and changer, 100 watt speakers and scroll bar.
Funding
Captain D.A.V.E. was purchased with
money seized from drug offenders. By law, these funds must be used in drug
abuse awareness and education. Additionally, the below listed supporters
contributed with their time, labor and equipment.
Supporters
Joe
Rodgers, Brentwood Dodge
Steve
Martinez, Artwork by Steve
House
of Color
Dave
Urquidi, Circuit City
Talking
Police Car History
Captain
D.A.V.E., Plymouth Prowler, 2000
Bill,
IROC Z-28, 1988
Sergeant
Safety, Mercury Marquis, 1985
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