Photo: Officers at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, stand tall and proud on their fleet of patrol Trikkes.
How Trikke’s battery-powered, three-wheel, patrol vehicles help officers maintain law and order at America’s airports.
Navigating an airport can be a harrowing experience. Travelers moving in different directions at different speeds, long, winding lines for security checks, and airline carts whizzing by are just some of the obstacles one encounters, seemingly daily. But from San Diego to Orlando and Puerto Rico, airport law enforcement departments are taking crowd control and security operations to new heights, thanks to all-terrain, electric patrol Trikkes that give officers a clear advantage in such a frenetic space.
Above all else, the Trikke’s elevated riding platform situates officers above all else, allowing them greater visibility for monitoring crowds while enhancing their ability to communicate with passengers, airport staff, and other officers.
Then there’s the Trikke’s superior capabilities regarding agility and maneuverability. Be it the Defender or Positron, our battery-powered, three-wheel vehicles are designed for maneuvering in tight spaces, indoors and outdoors, allowing officers to navigate through bustling terminals, concourses, and parking structures with ease and stability
Such is the case at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, where Sergeant Michael Schreacke gives the Department of Public Safety’s fleet of Positrons high marks:
“The Trikke is a favorite among officers due to its ease of use and effectiveness in maintaining a strong officer presence in terminals and parking garages. Not only are they easy to ride, but they also provide a rapid response in situations such as medical emergencies, ongoing fights, and searching for missing individuals or runaways.”
Currently, patrol Trikkes can be seen at eight airports in North America (see list below), and the positive reactions they’re garnering are not a surprise to Trikke Professional Mobility CEO, Gildo Beleski:
“The Trikke is totally quiet and clean for indoor operation. The running lights make it easier to be seen. The gear bag can carry a first aid kit and an AED device. For everyday work, the vehicle offers a comfortable and natural riding posture that’s easy on the body. Officers can stop and interact with people without dismounting, and can cover more ground, thanks to the long-range electric-powered propulsion.”
From weather delays to power outages and holiday travel surges, airports can be very unpredictable places, which can make keeping law and order a challenge. Patrol Trikkes help officers deal with those challenges in ways other vehicles can only imagine. Sergeant Schreacke of DFW also notes:
“The advantages of Trikkes over bicycles are their exemption from physical ability tests, advanced equipment, enhanced visibility, and suitability for patrolling specific areas such as parking garages. With their ability to cover more ground than officers on foot, the Trikke proves to be an invaluable tool for law enforcement.”
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Airports where patrol Trikkes are currently in use (as of August 2024).
- DallasFort Worth International Airport, Texas
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Louisiana
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Puerto Rico
- Orlando International Airport, Florida
- Palm Beach International Airport, Florida
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona
- Sacramento International Airport, California
- San Diego International Airport, California
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