identifying a police package Cherokee?

I went to google and typed in police package Cherokee and the first link was

There was no "Police Package" for them like there was for the Fords/Chevies. The departments could option them as they wanted.

Basically the only real identifier is usually they have an idle control button next to the fog lamp switch. Most have the towing option so they get the trans cooler and larger radiator and heavier springs. If they installed a rear cage you might be able to find evidence of that or radio gear, there isn't a lot of room in them so they stuck the radio gear either in a small console or under the seat(s) some used a rack bolted in the rear as well.

I saw that, but that still doesn't really tell me whether this vehicle is a PP or not... I know it has a floor shift and I think it has carpet but if I'm reading that right it's still possible that it is a PP vehicle... the owner wouldn't know how to identify a trans cooler, HD alternator, any of that stuff.

I do have the VIN and requested a build sheet but would like to make a quick decision so as not to be a PITA. Honestly, I'll probably buy it anyway as it has low miles, looks good, and just passed a safety inspection (today)

nate

When I was in the back seat more often, they used to remove the inside back door and window handles.

Haven't had the opportunity to check out newer designs!

Wow, that was quick. I just got back my request for build sheet info from Chrysler... long story short, it does have all sorts of HD options, so I think I know what I'm going to do.

Follow up question: What's "ARUP SE Decor Group?"

Only real disappointments are lack of D44 rear end, which it seems that some police vehicles came with, and lack of tow package, but it does have HD alt, cooling, suspension, and trans cooler so it would seem that it's just a matter of adding a hitch and wiring.

nate

Our Cherokees had a dome light defeat switch, but I don't know if all Cherokees had that. Our radios were mounted under dash or on a drive train mount, but that was just the control head. The power supply and transmitter were mounted behind the rear seat on the sides of the cargo compartment. Also look for signs of roof mounted antennas. Also look for evidence of light bar and spot light mounts.

See previous post... it apparently was built for a government contract and has lots of HD stuff but doesn't seem to be full police spec. Still an interesting vehicle as it was really the HD options that are the appeal, I could care less about police "provenance."

nate

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They reinstall those before selling the vehicle on. And they bolt the rear seat back down again.