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Porsche 911 Police Edition
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A while ago there were some countries in Europe used the Porsche 911 to track down speedy offenders. This was particularly effective in Porsche?s home country of Germany, where the limitless autobahn needed a quick car to track down non-speed based offenders. But are the bad guys getting away so fast in Alabama that it really needs its own 911 police car?
While it probably doesn't take a Porsche to catch a ?jacked-up? truck, the latest addition to the Hoover, Alabama (just outside of Birmingham) Police fleet still serves a good purpose. The car is from a drug seizure, and Chief Nick Derzis said the Porsche will be taken to schools and special events. "There is so much dramatization of drug dealers, fast colors, money," Derzis said. "I think this is the perfect result that you will see, if you?re doing something like that and we can prove it, we can seize your automobile as this Porsche has been seized."
The Hoover PD isn't just using this for public relations; this 911 is a fully functioning police car. So remember to slow down while going through the Birmingham area unless you want to see this Porsche up close.
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Porsche 911 Police Edition
A while ago there were some countries in Europe used the Porsche 911 to track down speedy offenders. This was particularly effective in Porsche?s home country of Germany, where the limitless autobahn needed a quick car to track down non-speed based offenders. But are the bad guys getting away so fast in Alabama that it really needs its own 911 police car? While it probably doesn't take a Porsche to catch a ?jacked-up? truck, the latest addition to the Hoover, Alabama (just outside of Birmingham) Police fleet still serves a good purpose. The car is from a drug seizure, and Chief Nick Derzis said the Porsche will be taken to schools and special events. "There is so much dramatization of drug dealers, fast colors, money," Derzis said. "I think this is the perfect result that you will see, if you?re doing something like that and we can prove it, we can seize your automobile as this Porsche has been seized." The Hoover PD isn't just using this for public relations; this 911 is a fully functioning police car. So remember to slow down while going through the Birmingham area unless you want to see this Porsche up close. |
When you are out and about in the Birmingham area be sure to take time and enjoy some of the best restaurants and events going on. We've put together some suggestions here so that you can make the most of your valued down time.
Join us at Tom Williams Porsche Thursday, April 8th, 5-7pm for the Rolex Watch Event presented by Bromberg's. Meet and greet the racers of The Racer's Group (TRG). Register to win valuable Porsche prizes and more. Meet WVTM's Wendy Garner during a live remote and enjoy refreshments provided by Birmingham Magazine and live entertainment by Keith Williams.
EXCLUSIVE TICKET DISCOUNT OFFER for the Porsche 250 & Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama! Use the discount code "twporsche" to receive 15% off your purchase of General Admission tickets and Paddack Passes. Go to barbermotorsports.com to get yours!
The Alabama Booksmith is a good source for finding first editions and signed copies, located off Hwy 280 in Homewood. Check back often for book signings & other literary events.
WORKPLAY - a favorite Birmingham live music venue
2/19 Karen Page, 8pm
2/21 The 1 Guy, 8pm
2/22 Joe Firstman & Ernie Halter w/Stoll Vaughan, 8pm
2/24 Dark Star Orchestra, 8pm
2/25 Hightide Blues w/The Four Kicks & April Cover, 8pm
2/27 Henry Rollins Spoken Word, 8pm
2/28 matt Hires w/Jason Castro & Caitlin Crosby, 8pm
3/1 Dave Alvin w/Shannon McNally, 8pm
3/3 Erin Mitchell & VASA, 8pm
3/4 They Might Be Giants, 8pm
3/5 North Mississippi Allstars, 9pm
3/6 Chili Cookoff, 1030am, Moon Taxi, 9pm
3/7 Robert Earl Keen, 8pm
3/8 Tyrone Wells, 8pm
3/9 Over the Rhine, 8pm
3/10 Trainwreck, Kyle Gass from Tenacious D, 8pm
3/11 Sarah Borges, 8pm
3/13 Circa Survive w/ Good Old War, 9pm
3/15 Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, 630pm
3/19 The Civil Wars w/Thad Cockrell, 8pm
3/23 Melissa Ferrik, 8pm
3/27 Matt Duke w/Micah Dalton, 9pm
3/29 G Love & Special Sauce, 8pm
3/30 Donna the Buffalo, 8pm
3/31 Midlake, 830pm
4/2 Asleep at the Wheel, 8pm
4/8 The Movement, 8pm
4/10 The Whigs and Band of Skulls, 9pm
The Verizon Wireless Music Center, amphitheater located just south of Birmingham in Pelham.
5/14 Tim McGraw w/Lady AntebellumThe McWane Center, IMAX Dome Theater
Now showing:
Molecules to the Max
Dinosaurs Alive!
Coming Soon:
Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure
The historic Alabama Theater, "The Showplace of the South", built in 1927, is currently host to a variety of live performances as well as screening films.
2/16 Theatre Works, USA presents Seussical, 10am
2/20 Hoover Beauty Walk, 6pm
2/22 American Theatre Arts for Youth, 10am
3/19 Nexstar Competition
3/20 Nexstar Competition
3/21 Nexstar Competition
3/27 Dance USA
3/28 Dance USA
The Bottle Tree Café is an out of the way place to catch live musical acts. Located at 3719 3rd Ave S in Birmingham
2/18 Screaming Females, Jeff The Brotherhood, 9pm
2/19 Colour Revolt, 8pm
2/20 5 bands/5 bucks, 8pm
2/24 Leslie & The Lys, 9pm
2/26 The clientele, 8pm
2/27 Southern Culture on the Skids, 8pm
3/4 Yelawolf, The Arrangement, 9pm
3/5 Kids Got the Disco, 9pm
3/6 Man or Astroman?, Nightmare Waterfall, 9pm
3/7 XIU XIU, 9pm
3/9 Fruit Bats, 9pm
3/10 Rogue Wave, 9pm
3/12 Bham goes to SXSW, 8pm
3/13 Roman Candle, Ravenna Cult, 8pm
3/15 The Morning Benders, 8pm
3/16 Weedeater, 8pm
3/17 St Patty's open mic night, 8pm
3/18 Writings to stop violence against women and girls, 7pm
3/19 Writings to stop violence against women and girls, 7pm
3/20 Torche, Legion, 8pm
3/23 The XX/JJ, 8pm
3/24 Sidewalk Screening, 8pm
3/25 Japanroids, A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Nightmare Waterfall, 9pm
3/26 Nirvana tribute night, 8pm
3/27 Hockey, The Constellations, 9pm
4/3 King Khan and The Shrines, 9pm
4/9 Kids Got the Disco, 9pm
Zydeco, located on Birmingham's famous South Side, near 5-points south is a great musical venue.
2/19 Toubab Krewe, 10pm
2/20 Unknown Hinson, 930pm
2/26 The 17th Floor, 10pm
2/27 Randy Rogers Band, 10pm
3/4 Telepath w/Noise Organization, 930pm
3/5 Roger Creager w/Adam Hood, 10pm
3/6 Zoogma w/White Noise, 10pm
3/13 The Big Nekkid w/URI, 10pm
3/19 Grayson Capps, 10pm
3/23 Snarky Puppy w/Honeybaked, 9pm
3/25 Wayne Mills, 10pm
3/26 Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk & The Rebirth Brass Band, 930pm
4/2 Pnuma Trip, 10pm
4/3 Hightide Blues, 10pm
4/9 Same As It Ever Was, 10pm
DINING
There are many excellent restaurants from which to choose, one surely to suit your tastes and schedule in and around the area. May we recommend the following for starters?
Highlands Bar and Grill, 11th Ave S
The Veranda, Highland Ave
Bottega, Highland Ave
Café DuPont, 20th St N
The Bright Star, Bessemer
Praire Fire Grill, Hwy 280 E
Hot and Hot Fish Club, 11th Court South
SHOPPING
Birmingham offers a variety of locations to do the necessary and not so necessary shopping for your convenience.
The Summit, I459/Hwy 280
Colonial Brookwood Village, Homewood
The Galleria, Hoover
LODGING
Birmingham has a host of exceptional overnight properties making it easy to accommodate your busy schedule in all areas of town.
The Tutwiler (Hampton Inn & Suites), Birmingham
Sheraton, Birmingham
Crowne Plaza/The Redmont, Birmingham
Embassy Suites, Homewood
The Wynfrey (Preferred Hotels & Resorts), Hoover
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort, Hoover
GOLF
Renowned for the beautiful outdoors, Birmingham area golf is the best thing going with many courses to choose from in every direction. Pack your gear and make plans to enjoy the following...
Renaissance Ross Bridge (resort & spa), Hoover
Highland Park, Birmingham
Oxmoor Valley-includes The Ridge Course, The Valley Course, and The Short Course, Hoover
Timberline, Calera
Ballantrae, Pelham
Farm Links, Sylacauga