Tag: Motor Patrol: Page 16

Women in Law Enforcement

Female Motor Officers

Female motor officers, like me, are distinguished as the top 0.2% (roughly) of law enforcement. What it took to get there wasn't an average walk in the park, but there is no other specialized unit I would rather be a part of.

September 25, 2012

Patrol

Texas Toll Road Gets 85 MPH Limit, Fastest In Nation

The Texas Transportation Commission last week approved the new posted limit last week for the soon-to-open segment of toll road Texas 130 from just south of Austin to Interstate 10 in Seguin.

September 6, 2012

Patrol

Colo. Motor Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Matthew Tyner, a 13-year veteran of the department, was riding his motorcycle and conducting traffic enforcement when he collided with a vehicle on Austin Bluffs Parkway near Oro Blanco Drive.

July 24, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Texas Agency Picks Victory for Motor Patrol

The Tyler (Texas) Police Department took delivery of 10 Victory Commander I police motorcycles in March. The motorcycles were delivered ready for duty with lights and siren, radios, radio connections, radar, and video equipment.

May 3, 2012

Vehicles

Why Motor Cops Should Wear a Full-Face Helmet

With the crop of quicker, more agile police motorcycles now arriving at law enforcement agencies, you would think helmet progression would be parallel. Agencies have hesitated to adopt advanced helmets such as Shoei's Multitec that are specifically designed for today's cycles.

January 30, 2012

Patrol

Fla. Motor Cop Killed In Crash

A Seminole County (Fla.) Sheriff's deputy was killed in a crash, after a driver pulled out in front of him while turning left on Monday afternoon. Deputy Matt Miller served with the agency for nearly 24 years.

December 26, 2011

Editor's Notes

POLICE Announces Monthly Photo Caption Contest Winner

We posted an "outtake" from our monthly Well-Dressed Officer contest, and asked you to provide the caption. You gave us some very funny responses.

November 28, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Victory Police Motorcycles

Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris, has introduced three new motorcycles into the police market for 2012—the Commander I, Commander II, and Vision. The touring-type bikes are conversions of the civilian Victory models Cross Country, Cross Roads, and Vision Tour respectively. The distinctively styled bikes have been upfitted for police use, tested in Michigan and Los Angeles by precision LE drivers, and adopted by several smaller agencies. Victory reps tout the officer-safety features on the cycles.

November 14, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Calif. Motor Officer Injured Pursuing Bike In 130 mph Chase

An Orange County (Calif.) Sheriff's deputy was injured when his motorcycle struck a vehicle while he pursued a motorcycle violator.

November 8, 2011

Patrol

Motorcycle Accident at Funeral of Fallen Brother

Deanna Jensen, a retired Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police officer, was injured while riding her police motorcycle in a funeral procession for a fallen officer. She tells her story to Betsy Brantner Smith.

October 31, 2011

Patrol

Motor Officers Claiming Ticket Quotas Sue LAPD

The officers, who were all assigned to the West Traffic Division, said they were reprimanded, denied overtime and promotions, or deprived of vacations after they objected to the quotas.

August 4, 2011

Technology

Half Shell Helmet Kit

Setcom

The speakers and microphones in Setcom's Half Shell Helmet Kit are designed for highway speeds and noisy environments. It features a low-profile, aerodynamic design and is made of modern, lightweight, UV-rated plastic for extended durability.

July 28, 2011