Motorcycle Patrol
The Police1 Motorcycle Patrol topic page provides motor officers with news, information and resources they need to be ready for everything from VIP escort to high-speed pursuit of a dangerous suspect.
In service since 1909, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Motor Unit currently has 31 full-time riders
The 93 CHP cadets graduating this week participate in a five-mile run from the CHP Academy to the California Peace Officers’ Memorial to honor fallen LEOs
Motor cops have one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the most dangerous professions. Proactive measures can help mitigate those dangers
Because of too many distracted driver incidents, officers in these units will be reassigned to patrol cars
Walking the beat is a fundamental element to community policing
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet
Officers in an Arizona city are catching the attention of some drivers with their new equipment
Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
Every fall since 1975, the Michigan State Police have evaluated patrol vehicles and published the results
The trooper was to be married Oct. 7
This gem has been floating around the internet for a while, and while its original author is unknown, the truths are just too accurate not to share
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
The officer is survived by his wife and three kids
A motorcycle officer died Tuesday in a multi-vehicle crash
When you walk outside into a wall of oppressive heat, please say a little prayer for all us motorcops
If you’re reading this and you’re a fellow officer, let me remind you: The Silent Majority is there for us
We have a number of techniques that, until today, have been a closely guarded secret
People are always asking me what they need to say or do to get out of a ticket
There are some weird laws of which many beat cops may be unaware
Being aware of less obvious mechanical violations, in addition to the easier to recognize violations, will increase your knowledge and ability to contact
Senior Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq had been with the department for 17 years and previously served in the Marines
Estrada plans to work with the police department in protecting children from internet predators
For these veteran cops who have pretty much seen and heard it all, the charity ride is an experience like no other
The system activates when the officer squeezes the brake lever or activates his/her emergency lights, offering enhanced visibility in either day or night
A Detroit officer’s motorcycle skidded Thursday on slick tar and loose gravel while escorting Biden
Motorcycle officer was in an accident Friday while escorting Biden’s motorcade to LaGuardia Airport
Officer Vanessa Martinez is the first female to pass all requirements to be a motorcycle officer
Trooper Chad Wolf, 38, died Friday afternoon at a hospital
Selecting a police motorcycle for the motor unit can be daunting, but the strategic advantage of the motor unit is worth it
The 1950s saw a heavy reliance on the motor officer to again reduce what had started first in the 1920s: a desire to speed
A officer died Thursday night after an SUV crashed into his motorcycle