Texas DPS Highway Patrol Motorcycles
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FireEMSPolice
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Look, he stopped a a Grand Marquis...must have had a BOLO. 
I think they should expand their motorcycle program. OSHP got their motorcycles back a few years ago and did it in a larger area then a few blocks.
I think they should expand their motorcycle program. OSHP got their motorcycles back a few years ago and did it in a larger area then a few blocks.
FireEMSPolice said:Look, he stopped a a Grand Marquis...must have had a BOLO.
I think they should expand their motorcycle program. OSHP got their motorcycles back a few years ago and did it in a larger area then a few blocks.
What's up with the Grand Marquis comment?? Bad sticker.
VolEms said:
Motorcycles tend to be easy to miss in traffic, I agree, more warning lights would increase the visibility. Confining their activities to city streets might also be out of concern for officer safety. Again, bikes are not all that visible, especially on highways with traffic moving at high speed.
TritonBoulder47
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FireEMSPolice said:Look, he stopped a a Grand Marquis...must have had a BOLO.
Seriously...? You have to start that here in a worth-while thread...? :duh: :nono:
FireEMSPolice
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LED said:
Read through this thread some
http://elightbars.org/forums/f24/crown-vic-pov-opinions-26001/
TritonBoulder47
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FireEMSPolice said:
I have read through it, numerous times... And I've posted in it... Still, no need to bring that up in this thread...
FireEMSPolice
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TritonBoulder47 said:
That wasnt for you. That was for "LED" since he didnt get the joke. Hence why I quoted "LED"
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TritonBoulder47
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Motors are a great tool for LE. Especially for traffic enforcement and crowd control, they are second to none when it comes to cutting through heavy traffic. They are good community policing resources as well, because cops are more approachable than those in cruisers and tend to take in their surroundings better.
The drawbacks are that they require specialized training and are far more risky to operate. I also noticed that they will only be utilized in a small area of the city. Harleys are air cooled and tend to run hot, especially in city traffic environments. Plus, Harleys are maintenance intense and can be costly. Our fleet of 60+ relatively new motors is often bogged down with mechanical/electrical or engine issues.
They look and sound great, fulfill a specific purposes, but motors depending on the application will always have their fair share of issues.
The drawbacks are that they require specialized training and are far more risky to operate. I also noticed that they will only be utilized in a small area of the city. Harleys are air cooled and tend to run hot, especially in city traffic environments. Plus, Harleys are maintenance intense and can be costly. Our fleet of 60+ relatively new motors is often bogged down with mechanical/electrical or engine issues.
They look and sound great, fulfill a specific purposes, but motors depending on the application will always have their fair share of issues.
FireEMSPolice
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I am partial to the BMW R1200 RT-P police motorcycles. OSHP uses the Harley's though, but I think nearby Dublin PD has the BMW's.
Station 3
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Thats pretty cool but i dont like the type of motorcycle they choose. Kinda slow looking and Loud.
The cops here in WA state all ride BMW's 1200 however have been starting to see more local police dept using ST 1300 Honda. I prefer the Honda
Luismariadarlene
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the bike looks shitty but the leds r cool, also its nice that they r implementing this into their fleer