Electric scooters are having their moment in law enforcement as more and more police departments adopt them. However — in our humble opinion — no scooter is better suited for community policing than the Trikke Positron, our personal mobility vehicle designed specifically for law enforcement applications.
Meet the Positron: the best option for patrolling on an electric scooter.
The Positron’s three-wheel design gives patrol officers enhanced stability and maneuverability. Its electric motor allows for silent and emission-free operation, making it ideal for navigating crowded, urban environments without causing noise pollution.
Here now, a look at the benefits of electric scooters in general and the Trikke Positron in particular:
Mobility: Electric scooters, especially three-wheel models like the Positron, can navigate through narrow spaces and crowded areas better than traditional patrol vehicles.
Cost-Effective: Electric scooters, including the Positron, are generally more cost-effective than larger patrol vehicles. They have lower maintenance costs and are energy-efficient, contributing to potential cost savings for police departments.
Community Engagement: Electric scooters enable officers to engage more closely with the community. Notably, the Positron’s tall platform provides a more visible and approachable presence, helping to foster positive interactions between law enforcement and the public.
Environmental Impact: Using electric scooters like the Trikke Positron aligns with efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of law enforcement agencies. They produce fewer emissions compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles.
The continued adoption of electric scooters, such as the Positron, by police forces reflects the trend towards more sustainable and community-oriented policing while offering law enforcement a versatile and efficient means of patrolling urban environments and promoting positive interactions with the community.
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Get to know the perfect community policing solution for law enforcement departments coast to coast.
The Positron 72V XL is our heavy-duty patroller, featuring high-torque motors and larger wheels for improved performance on all surfaces, including hills and unpaved terrain. Our top combo model offers a taller stance and faster speed. It’s also the perfect vehicle for carrying heavier loads. Click here for more info, check out the Positron’s supercharged specs below, and contact us for demo or more information today.
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Campus community policing reinvented with the Trikke Positron and Defender.
Schools of higher learning are getting smarter about transportation mobility for their police departments. Case in point: the number of colleges and universities now deploying security Trikkes. From Berkeley to Yale, the electric-powered, three-wheel personal mobility vehicles known as the Trikke Positron and Trikke Defender are rolling along campus corridors, providing a more efficient way to keep students, faculty, staff and visitors safe and secure within their college community.
“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., of the Dallas College, El Centro Campus Police Department in an article for Police1.
Located in downtown Dallas, the El Centro Campus is the prime example of a sprawling campus, with many buildings spread over several, non-contiguous city blocks and interspersed with non-collegial structures and life. Perhaps that explains why the department cites the Trikke’s speed and agility among the many benefits gained from deploying a dozen Positrons.
“Our mobility on the Trikkes makes us a lot more mobile and our response a lot faster,” says Captain Smith. While the police departments at universities such as Duke, Tulane and Xavier have acquired the Positron, some colleges — such as Texas A&M and Pensacola Christian Academy — have opted for the Defender. Either way, with either vehicle, more and more colleges are making the grade and switching over to Trikkes, and Gildo Beleski, Trikke CEO, thinks he knows why:
“College campuses offer a unique challenge with a combination of terrains to navigate: parking lots, streets, lawns, sidewalks, walking paths, unpaved trails, indoors,” says Beleski. “With personal mobility vehicles, it’s possible to rush directly to the scene without facing the hurdles and obstacles police cars face, like street access, traffic, and parking.”
Earning the vehicles extra credit: security Trikkes are striking and inviting when it comes to appearance, making campus community engagement easier for the officers riding tall on their three-wheel platform.
“It’s a good PR tool,” says Captain Smith. “A lot of people are curious and will say, ‘It looks cool – can you gimme a ride?’ or they’ll ask, ‘What is this device, and what are you doing, and how does it work?” People will even ask for pictures with the officers on their Trikkes, which Smith will accommodate – with appropriate restrictions and safety measures, of course.
Security Trikkes: making a big difference and good impression at whatever college they attend. Go here to learn more about Trikke Electric Patrol Vehicles, or go here to schedule a demo.
List of U.S. college and university police and security departments using the Trikke Positron or Defender:
Solid, airless tires: a game changer for lower maintenance security Trikkes.
Beginning in November Trikke Professional Mobility will begin offering solid, airless tires for all models of Trikkes, further solidifying the three-wheel electric vehicle as a top-notch option for law enforcement and security needs.
No air, fewer problems.
Solid, airless tires are the perfect solution for Trikkes that trek on smoother pavements, especially the kinds found at airports, hospitals, and malls. Say goodbye to leaks, flats and much of the maintenance that goes into already low-maintenance Trikkes with solid, airless tires.
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Meet the three-wheel, electric vehicle that’s changing the game.
From San Diego to Philadelphia, Trikke Professional Mobility will be showing off its wares over the next few months at trade shows designed for professionals in security and law enforcement.
“This is a great opportunity for people to meet and test-ride our products,” says Gildo Beleski, CEO of Trikke Tech, Inc., the company behind the three-wheel vehicles designed to help improve community policing, patrolling and overall security for a wide range of operations.
August 10-13. Philadelphia, PA. The ACA (American Correctional Association) 153rd Congress of Correction at the Philadelphia Convention Center (Booth# 1413)
September 11-13. Dallas, TX. The GSX (Global Security Exchange) Conference at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (Booth #1413)
September 13–14. Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The (DLEI) Defense and Law Enforcement Industry Expo at Nutter Field House (Booth #124)
October 14-17, San Diego, CA. The IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) Annual Conference at the San Diego Convention Center (Booth #5151)
More trade shows are constantly being added. Go here to see a complete list of Trikke Professional Mobility appearances.
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