Meet the police departments and agencies adding Trikke’s newest top-of-the-line patrol vehicles.
When Trikke Professional Mobility introduced the Positron version 3 in early 2026, the story was about the vehicle itself.
Redesigned from the ground up after years of field experience, the new Positron brought changes aimed at durability, equipment integration, and real-world patrol operations.
Now there’s another part of the story: who’s buying it.
Since deliveries began, 12 Positron version 3 units have gone to seven organizations: the Palatka (Florida) Police Department (three), Glendale Police Department, Dallas College Police Department, and Baton Rouge Community College (two each), and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Tennessee State Parks, and the VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina (one each).
Dallas College adds to its Positron fleet
In 2019, the Dallas College Police Department deployed four Positrons to help officers patrol one of the largest community college systems in Texas. Two years later, the department added another six units. This year, it added two version 3 models.
“A major upgrade”
Cpl. Ryan Martinez, a Trikke instructor with the Dallas College Police Department, has been riding the new units.
“The upgrades have been incredible,” he says. “Overall, version 3 is a major upgrade.”
How so? “I’ve noticed a significant difference in the acceleration,” Martinez says.
Then the lights. “The lighting system is also much brighter and stands out more during nighttime and early-morning hours,” he says. During the day, the lights can be turned off to conserve battery power. Also, several new light cycles have been added, which, Martinez says, “makes it easier and faster to find a lighting pattern that works for the situation.”
The added police lighting and decals matter too. “They make it easier for people around us to identify us as law enforcement, and they allow us to clearly articulate that the vehicle is a marked police unit,” Martinez says.
Operating the vehicle is simpler as well. “The wiring and buttons have also been consolidated, making the system much easier to operate,” he says.
And there’s the increased visibility. “There have been more comments than usual from citizens when they see the Trikkes,” Martinez says. “They are taller and look more substantial while maintaining the same width.”
Twelve units. Seven organizations. And one department on its third order in seven years.
For Positron version 3, the reports from the field are just starting to come in.
Riding to the rescue: news report shows how e-scooter patrols respond quickly in major city’s busiest areas
Dubai Police e-scooter patrols aided in the arrest of three suspects and recovery of Dh190,000 — about $51,700 — in stolen cash within minutes, according to The National, a major English-language news organization based in Abu Dhabi. An AI-generated image accompanying the story depicts the officers riding Trikkes. An AI-generated image accompanying the story (shown above) depicts the officers riding Trikkes. The vehicles are Positron 72VXLs, a model Dubai Police has deployed since 2025.
After receiving descriptions of the suspects, officers from Naif Police Station reached the scene within two minutes. The stolen money was recovered just two minutes later.
Brig. Omar Mousa Ashour, director of Naif Police Station, said the swift arrests and recovery of the money demonstrated the effectiveness of the patrols:
“Officers used e-scooters to move quickly through areas with a lot of pedestrians, and to avoid heavy traffic. The scooters also help police to move in places, like narrow alleyways, where conventional vehicles may be unable to go.”
Naif is just one of the areas where Dubai Police deploys Trikkes. The vehicles can be found patrolling tourist and other busy areas across the city, where pedestrian traffic and congestion can make conventional police vehicles less effective.
Trikkes can be seen elsewhere in the region, including at Dubai World Trade Centre and with the UAE Armed Forces.
Dubai Police has been expanding the role of personal mobility in policing. Earlier this year, authorities created a new Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to ensure bicycle and e-scooter users follow traffic rules. Officers monitor unsafe behavior including speeding, reckless riding and tandem riding on e-scooters.
That puts personal electric vehicles on both sides of the equation: Dubai Police is using them to patrol the people using them.
A look at past September blog stories shows how Trikke patrol vehicles have changed over the years.
Today, we call it Built to Patrol. It’s a simple way to describe the Trikke Positron and the job it was designed to do. But a trip through the Trikke Mobility Chronicle archives shows just how much went into getting there.
Mark Westman, then director of operations at Allied, called the Trikke “the perfect security patrol tool.” He said officers had “a better view of the area” from the Trikke and could “cover much more ground, much faster than on foot or in a cart or car.” As for the public, Westman reported “nothing but 110% positive feedback,” with some customers even wanting selfies with security personnel on Trikkes.
September 2021:The Trikke Cargo System: A game-changer for last-mile deliveries and more introduced modular cargo boxes and detachable trailers that allow Trikkes to carry equipment, supplies and other materials, with configurations for transporting everything from refrigerated items and hot food to rescue equipment and medical supplies.
September 2023:The airless tires are coming! The airless tires are coming! announced the arrival of solid, airless tires, meaning no leaks, no flats and fewer maintenance headaches for fleets operating primarily on smoother surfaces at airports, hospitals, malls and other large facilities.
September 2025: Patrol redefined: Trikke gives your team superpowers featured a video showcasing the Positron in action, with an emphasis on greater coverage, faster response, elevated visibility and stronger engagement with the people officers and security professionals serve.
Built to patrol
Which brings us to September 2026. Trikke patrol vehicles continue to evolve, but their purpose has become increasingly clear: build the vehicle around the realities of patrol, not the other way around.
Leading law enforcement publication awards its “Tested – Field Rated” seal following hands-on evaluation.
For more than 50 years, Officer Media Group has provided law enforcement professionals with information on equipment, technology, training and operations. Its Officer Labs program takes that coverage into the field, putting products through hands-on evaluation before awarding its “Tested – Field Rated” seal.
For the Trikke Positron 72V XL, the evaluation began with the limitations officers have encountered with earlier stand-up electric patrol vehicles, including limited battery life, fixed suspension, terrain restrictions and balance issues.
What the evaluators found was something different. The review described the Positron as “a new type of electric patrol vehicle that has none of the challenges of the older tools.”
The Officer Labs team first encountered the Positron at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference, where the Trikke’s unconventional design immediately stood out. Compared with previous patrol mobility products that appeared bulky and heavy, the review said the Positron “looked almost skeletonized and moved like nothing our team had previously experienced.”
Then came the question that matters with any new patrol vehicle: How does it ride?
One member of the evaluation team was riding the Positron within three minutes. According to the review, “the learning curve is not steep for operation.”
The rider was initially stiff and cautious. But as he became accustomed to the vehicle, its independent suspension, ergonomic handlebars and controls, and smooth acceleration and deceleration allowed him to move more naturally.
His assessment of the experience was simpler. He “commented how much fun it was to ride the Trikke Positron.”
Built for patrol. Tested in the field.
The evaluation also examined the Positron 72V XL’s practical capabilities. The model features independent suspension and all-terrain tires, a top speed of up to 44 mph and a range of up to 35 miles. Its Quick-Swap Lithium-Ion battery is designed to support use across a full patrol shift and quick handoff from one shift to the next.
The 72V XL also serves as the foundation for the Positron Police Spec model, developed with direct input from former law enforcement officers. It adds a headlight, three-tone siren, seven-panel emergency lighting and a segmented gear bag for patrol equipment.
But Officer Labs’ conclusion went beyond specifications.
The review described the Positron 72V XL as “immediately deployable upon receipt by your agency” after appropriate safety training and practice time.
It also pointed to what the Positron could accomplish on duty, encouraging agencies to put trained officers on the vehicle and “watch the patrol efficiency and community engagement that can occur in parallel through the use of such tools.”
In other words, the Positron can help agencies patrol more efficiently while better serving and protecting their communities.
From campuses to airports to retail and EMS, Trikkes help professionals cover more ground and stay visible.
It’s a question we get asked a lot: who’s actually riding these things? The answer is a wide range of professionals who all share the same problem: too much ground to cover, not enough personnel or visibility to cover it well. Over the past year, we’ve profiled four of the biggest groups putting Trikke patrol vehicles to work every day. Here’s a quick look at each one, with the full story linked below.
Colleges & Universities
From Yale to Georgia Tech to community colleges across the country, campus police and security teams use Trikke patrol vehicles to move through quads, hallways, and athletic venues, covering more ground with less energy while staying approachable to 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.” — Captain James Smith Jr., Dallas College Police Department
Sprawling terminals, multilevel parking garages, and heavy foot traffic make airports one of the toughest patrol environments out there. Airports from Dallas/Fort Worth to Denver to Riyadh rely on Trikkes to keep officers visible and mobile across it all.
“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.” — Sergeant Michael Schreacke, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
From small municipalities to major metro agencies — and international deployments from Dubai to Ecuador — police and sheriff departments use Trikke patrol vehicles to expand coverage, increase visibility, and support officer readiness without adding staff.
“Riding the Trikkes has completely transformed our community interactions. I’ve talked to far more people on one of these than I ever did from a squad car.” — Officer Lacey Bunkelman, Fargo Police Department
Corporate campuses, downtown improvement districts, convention centers, and private properties all deploy Trikkes to help security teams cover more territory and respond faster.
“The Trikke Defender has expanded our range of operation in addition to allowing us to mobilize more of our workforce to accomplish our mission.” — Albert Jackson, Atlanta Downtown Ambassador Force
Those are the four categories with dedicated deep dives, but they’re not the whole story. Trikke patrol vehicles are also at work at some of the largest retail properties in the country and with emergency medical response teams:
Malls & retail. Simon Property Group has deployed more than 120 Trikke Positrons across roughly 80 of its shopping centers, while grocery chain H-E-B’s security partner Allied Universal has purchased more than 160 Trikkes and currently deploys them at more than 100 stores across Texas. Read about Simon Malls and the H-E-B/Allied Universal story.
EMS. Emergency responders are also putting Trikkes to work, from Seattle’s Emergency Services Unit patrolling Waterfront Park to Denver Health paramedics navigating one of the country’s largest airports. Read about Seattle ESU and Denver Health Paramedics.
Wherever the environment — campus, terminal, downtown, mall, or medical emergency — the same need keeps coming up: cover more ground, respond faster, and stay visible while doing it. That’s the job Trikke patrol vehicles were built for.
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