Motorcycles

The Value of Motor Units

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

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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.

Arizona Motor Officer Dies in Crash During Demonstration at School

Officer Jason Judd—a 21-year veteran of the Peoria Police Department—was seriously injured in the crash on the campus of a local high school where the agency is hosting a "Youth Citizen Police Academy Camp" for area teens.

Texas Motor Officer Injured in Crash

An officer with the El Paso (TX) Police Department was injured Tuesday morning in a crash as he was attempting to perform a traffic stop.

Florida Deputy Injured While Working VP Pence Motorcade

In a single-vehicle accident on I-95, Quesada was thrown from his motorcycle, which fell and slid “a significant distance” before stopping in the HOV lane, the sheriff’s office said.

Florida Officer Dies in Motorcycle Single-Vehicle Crash

Lakeland Police Department Officer Paul Dunn has passed away from injuries sustained in an on-duty traffic crash early Thursday morning.

Charitable Foundation Donates New Motorcycle to Pennsylvania Department

The York (PA) Police Department has a brand new 2019 Harley-Davidson patrol motorcycle thanks to the generous donation of a local charitable foundation.

Video: Arkansas Department Receives Donated Motor Unit

The Van Buren Police Department now has a motorcycle unit, thanks to the generous donation of a local citizen who wanted to show her gratitude toward the officers who last year responded when her husband had fallen.

LAPD Motor Officer Injured in Traffic Collision

A Motor officer with the Los Angeles Police Department was injured in a traffic collision on Wednesday afternoon.

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7 Ways to Stay Safe on Motor Patrol

Arm yourself with the tools and tactics to be at the top of your game while riding your motorcycle on duty. Here are some tips to keep in mind.