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I think an entry on jam sandwiches themselves is more appropriate in a dictionary, and there is already an entry at wiktionary:jam sandwich. They are not particularly notable and most people understand them thoroughly. The information the section provided was either clear from the title or advice, which is inappropriate because Wikipedia is not an instruction manual; the content was also original research. On the other hand, the slang term referring to police cars is a notable part of British culture (appearing frequently on several shows) and merits detailed explanation, which an encyclopedia entry can better provide. Superm401 - Talk 23:12, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
The result of the debate was no move Part Deux 19:33, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Jam sandwich → Jam sandwich (slang) — This is the more correct name for the article. Jam sandwich should be changed to be a DAB page pointing to this article and to Sandwich ArmadilloProcess 05:04, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
The article claims that the classic 'jam sandwich' markings are still in extensive use in the UK. I have my doubts about this, as it's a long time (maybe a decade) since I've seen them. The term really applies to the late 70s/early 80s Rover SD1 traffic car which was used by most forces at that time. The article illustration is of a much later car, though admittedly it does have the distinctive markings. -- 80.176.142.11 ( talk) 18:11, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
Still used by The Met-- Degen Earthfast ( talk) 03:45, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
An ex-police Rover SD1 being sold at auction for a record price for that model (although actual price not specified in the article) is interesting, but does it really have any connection to this article (which is about a near-archaic British colloquialism, not the Rover SD1)? 2A00:23C7:3119:AD01:4951:AF03:3C77:5C80 ( talk) 16:51, 16 November 2022 (UTC)
Gonna come right out and say it: nobody uses this term anymore. The police 'jam sandwich' is a thing of the past, which is only remembered by your dad or your uncle. The average Briton under the age of 25-30 has probably never heard this term being used in the context of this article. Does this article deserve its place on Wikipedia? 2A00:23C7:3119:AD01:4951:AF03:3C77:5C80 ( talk) 17:01, 16 November 2022 (UTC)