Trikkes now part of Waterfront operations—boosting mobility and community reach.
Seattle’s Emergency Services Unit has officially added two Trikke Positron 72V Elite vehicles to its fleet, marking a shift in how officers patrol parkland, pedestrian zones, and waterfront walkways.
In a recent Seattle Times feature on Waterfront Park security, the Positron appeared in action—fully integrated but not yet named. We’re honored Seattle ESU selected the 72V Elite model, powered by a quick‑swap lithium‑ion system capable of 30 mph and built to cover miles on end. Trikke patrol vehicles give officers a higher vantage point in pedestrian areas, quieter operation than traditional carts, and a chance to interact more naturally with park visitors.
Seattle ESU teams are known for their rapid-response and community-connect approach—not just securing zones but engaging citizens in real time. With the addition of Trikke Positrons, they can now patrol more efficiently, respond faster to incidents, and elevate public trust through visibility and accessibility.
From bustling quads to quiet corridors, Trikkes are redefining how campus security teams connect, respond, and cover ground.
Across the country, colleges and universities are embracing Trikke patrol vehicles as a smarter way to keep campuses moving, secure, and engaged. These all-electric, three-wheeled vehicles allow campus police and security teams to patrol both indoors and outdoors with speed, agility, and a commanding presence — while remaining quiet enough to foster friendly, approachable interactions with students and staff.
“With a Trikke, you’re just cruising right through the environment and covering a lot more area with a lot less energy,” says Captain James Smith Jr., Dallas College Police Department (TX). That ability to move effortlessly through courtyards, hallways, and athletic grounds not only improves response times but also increases visibility, a critical factor in building community trust.
Ben Justus, Security Supervisor at Pensacola Christian Academy, points to performance: “The Trikke Defender has stepped in as an excellent replacement … It has significantly more speed than a Segway.” For many institutions, that speed translates into quicker responses to incidents and more proactive engagement.
CEO Gildo Beleski sums it up: “College campuses offer a unique challenge with a combination of terrains … With personal mobility vehicles, it’s possible to rush directly to the scene without facing the hurdles and obstacles police cars face.”
These proven benefits are why the following institutions — from major research universities to specialized colleges — have already made the switch:
California State University, Northridge
Catholic University of America, DC
Clark Atlanta University
Dallas College
Duke University
Fayetteville State University Police
Georgia State University
Georgia Tech University
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas City University
LSUHSC New Orleans
Miami Dade College
Norfolk State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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