Pedego Kansas City, an e-bike company, donated an e-bike to the department after six months of testing by KCPD's Downtown Bike Patrol. Store owner Dan Cain said he hopes the e-bike will help officers on many levels, including responding to calls and increased interactions.
Once initial investments in equipment and training are made, and budget is established for ongoing maintenance and training has been accounted for, it usually becomes quickly apparent that a Bike Patrol Unit offers myriad advantages for many years to come and many miles down the road.
Recon bikes are fitted with a powerful electric motor, lithium ion battery, and an LCD control to harness the power.
A well-tuned, properly trained bicycle unit can effectively manage mass gatherings of people.
The man was reportedly carrying a pair of bolt cutters and was about to try to work on the lock when the officer with the Gladstone Police Department intervened.
The Bulls Sentinel eBikes are capable of reaching speeds of up to 28 mph across varying terrains. The company says it worked closely with the LAPD over a nine-month RFP process to build eBikes to meet the specific needs of the department’s urban law enforcement and patrol division, giving LAPD the largest eBike fleet in the nation.
The Huracán pulls up to an intersection, with the signal light letting traffic through if its going straight ahead, but instructing cars that are turning left to wait.
The Huracán pulls up to an intersection, with the signal light letting traffic through if its going straight ahead, but instructing cars that are turning left to wait. More Here.
This equipment will help you get the most out of your shifts on bike patrol.
A retired lieutenant of the Roxbury (N.J.) Police Department has died after being critically injured in a bicycle crash during the Police Unity Tour Monday, his family said.
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