NJSP - "Alpha" Identifier

[daedalus]

Been wondering about this for awhile - - -

I know most units use a three digit ID, some unmarked a 4 digit. But, what is the significance of an "Alpha" suffix such as 117A?

 

[NESN]

Look at the thread from 12-31-07 "NJSP & DWI checkpoints".

 

[daedalus]

Look at the thread from 12-31-07 "NJSP & DWI checkpoints".

Most troop "B" stations also have unmarked cars that are used by uniformed troopers working aggressive driver patrols. The unmarked cars have 4 digit car numbers, as opposed to the 3 digit cars numbers for the marked Crown Victoria's. The marked SUV's that most stations have may have a 3 digit car number or a 4 character unit number such as 115A. 115A would be heard on the radio as "115 Alpha". The aggressive driver patrols operate on the same channel as the regular patrols for each of the respective stations..

NESN - I'm probably just being even more dense than normal but I don't see the answer in o5386's post (if that's what you meant). The "A" designation from the above could be used for any marked car, aggressive driver patrol or not. If that's right, what is the purpose of using the 'A' as in 117A as opposed to 117?

 

[xpawel15x]

Units with a letter after the digits is a marked NJSP SUV as opposed to just digits which are regular crown vics.

 

[daedalus]

That was too easy -- Thanks!