They have been put thru the paces for DHS, but we are creatures of habit, and prone to stupidity. So, even if they shine in tests, our powers that be will hem and haw over to purchase them or not.
FYI, NYSP pals of mine have done drives in them, and they really like them, mostly the braking. The 500 is not going to impress you all that much from the Police Package Interceptor Crown Vics. The power displacement is noticed at the top end rather than the intitial stomp of gas pedal to floor. Why? Rear end gears are similar, and the tork produced is the same. Honestly, I drive a 2004 Crown Vic, and it scoots ***! When that Krispy Kreme sign lights off with "Hot Donuts" I am sooo there! Oh don't act like some of you don't go there too!
"Kid, I've sat on the department ****ter longer than you've been a cop." (CatDoc to Chevy SS, the single greatest post ever on RP!)
Moon Pies and RC Cola make me happy