Tag: Motor Patrol

Honolulu Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered in July Duty Accident

Police said Solo Bike Officer Bill Sapolu was en route to assist another officer on a weapons call on the night of July 11 when his motorcycle struck a median on Farrington Highway in Kapolei.

August 9, 2023

Solo Bike Officer Bill Sapolu of the Honolulu Police Department was en route to assist another officer on a weapons call on the night of July 11 when he crashed and was seriously injured. He died Tuesday.

FL Motorcycle Officer Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

Pembroke Pines officer Charles Herring reportedly encountered a fallen palm frond. When he swerved to avoid it, he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree.

February 9, 2023

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CA Deputy Killed at Traffic Stop, Suspect Dead

The suspect was convicted of his third strike in November 2021 and should have been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

December 30, 2022

Riverside, CA, Sheriff's Deputy Isaiah Cordero was killed at a traffic stop Thursday. The suspect was fatally shot by law enforcement officers after a manhunt and pursuit. (Photo: Riverside County SD/Facebook)

WA Motor Officer Dies After On-Duty Crash

According to police, a motorcycle officer was heading north on Bellevue Way Monday morning when he was hit by a car. The officer was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital.

November 22, 2022

Bellevue, WA, motor officer Jordan Jackson died Monday after an on-duty crash. (Photo: Bellevue PD/Facebook)

OK Motorcycle Officer Dies After Collision

An Oklahoma motorcycle officer died yesterday from injuries he sustained in a five-vehicle traffic incident and the driver who police say caused the collision has been arrested and charged with murder in the second degree.

July 20, 2022

Sgt. C.J. Nelson, a motorcycle patrol officer, died Tuesday afternoon following a five-car collision. He served 13 years with the Edmond Police Department (OK).

CA Motor Officer Killed in Head-On Crash with DUI Suspect

CHP dispatch received the call of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Hwy. 99. While CHP units were headed to the area, a 911 caller said the driver was involved in a crash with a police motorcycle officer.

January 21, 2022

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StormForce by WaterShed Gore-Tex MX Grip Covers

These waterproof covers easily slip over motorcycle handlebars to help keep hands warm and dry during blustery days.

December 28, 2021

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TN Officer Wins POLICE Bike & Motor Officer Contest

Sgt. Bill Timson of the City of La Vergne (TN) Police Department has been named the winner of POLICE's "Outfit the Bike & Motor Officer" contest.

October 13, 2021

Sgt. Bill Timson with some of the products he won in POLICE's 'Outfit the Bike & Motor Officer' contest.

The Value of Motor Units

Because of the speed and maneuverability of their vehicles, motorcycle officers are mainstays of traffic enforcement.

September 29, 2021

LAPD Motor Officer Hospitalized After Accident on Freeway

The crash was reported shortly after 5:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. According to the CHP, the officer was riding a 2015 LAPD-issued BMW motorcycle on his way to work when the crash occurred.

September 1, 2021

Police Humor: You Might be a Motor Officer if…

Motor Officers are special breed. They run a ton of traffic, they get to ride right up to the wing of Air Force One to receive the President when he visits (very cool no matter your party affiliation), and their mode of transportation is the envy of many cops stuffed into an ever-shrinking squad car.

July 9, 2021

Memphis Motor Officer Killed During Escort Crash

Memphis PD said on Twitter that the driver of a car made a left turn in front of Officer Scotty Triplett and the motor officer collided with the side of the car.

May 24, 2021

Officer Scotty Triplett of the Memphis Police Department died Saturday after a motor escort crash. (Photo: Memphis PD)

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