by Randy Boyd | Oct 19, 2023 | Defender, POSITRON
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:
- Univ. of California, Berkeley
- Univ. of California, San Francisco
- Clark Atlanta University
- Dallas College
- Duke University
- Georgia State University
- Georgia Tech University
- LSUHSC New Orleans
- Miami Dade College
- Norfolk State University
- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
- Univ. of North Texas, Dallas
- Pensacola Christian Academy
- Ringling College
- Savannah State University
- Solano Community College
- Texas A&M
- Tulane University
- University of Virginia
- Washington University, St Louis
- Xavier University
- Yale University
by Randy Boyd | Sep 18, 2023 | 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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by Randy Boyd | Aug 10, 2023 | Defender, POSITRON
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.
The Trikke Defender 48V, Trikke Positron 60V and Positron 72V Elite have been electrifying trade shows for quite some time. Here’s where they’ll be on display next (models vary depending on location):
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.
by Randy Boyd | Jul 31, 2023 | POSITRON
Department uses social media to tout the Trikke’s ability to go where standard patrol vehicles can’t.
It’s called the bike unit, but it’s about so much more. That’s because the Cobb County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Department also deploys the three-wheel Trikke Positron in said bike unit; and deputies are “enjoying patrolling on their new Trikkes,” according to the department’s Instagram account.
The unit uses “mountain bikes, Trikkes, and E-Bikes to patrol the parks and roads,” says one post. “This gives them the ability to access parts of the county that standard patrol vehicles could not.”
The Trikkes “also provide a great opportunity to stop and talk with people in the community,” says another post.
Georgia’s third largest county is one of several U.S. sheriff outfits patrolling on security Trikkes, joining California’s Sacramento Co. Sheriff Dept. (used at the Sacramento International Airport), Indianapolis, Indiana’s Marion Co. Sheriff Dept. (used at the county jail), and Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish Sheriff Dept. (used at Louis Armstrong International Airport). Additionally, the sheriff’s departments of Jefferson County in Hillsboro, Missouri, and Richmond City, Virginia, also deploy police Trikkes.
But if you’re in Cobb County, officials would like you to heed this advice: “If you happen to see them out, please stop and say hey. Be warned though, you might be in their next selfie!”
Go here to learn more about Trikke Electric Patrol Vehicles, or go here to schedule a demo.
by Randy Boyd | May 18, 2023 | POSITRON
The ultimate patrol vehicle now comes with more power for police forces that need it.
Trikke Professional Mobility is proud to introduce the Trikke Positron XL, the 72-volt, battery-powered electric patrol vehicle made for those times when law enforcement needs to amp up its capabilities to keep up with the increasing challenges of community policing.
The Positron is quickly becoming the personal electric vehicle of choice for more and more police departments, from the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police in Northern California to the Wheeling, West Virginia PD. Be it through already-existing models — the standard 60V AWD and the Elite 72V — the Positron’s high-performance features are an ideal solution for reliable green transportation. Each three-wheel vehicle comes complete with all-wheel drive, full suspension, and disc brakes, and serves as a stealth-like, emission-free transport for all-weather, continuous operation both indoors and outdoors and on and off-road. The Positron’s maneuverability and versatility make it an excellent tool for navigating crowded areas and interacting with the community. In congested locales, it can provide a faster response time than cars, making it an efficient and effective option for any operation.
“But sometimes more is better,” says Gildo Beleski, CEO of Trikke Tech, Inc, Trikke Professional Mobility’s parent company. “The newest model, the Positron XL, is fitted with new shoes and the much-sought-after wider wheels for navigating rough terrain with comfort, confidence, and increased safety.”
Beleski, the Positron’s chief engineer, notes that the XL frame has a longer wheelbase while the deck is two inches longer and one inch taller. The result: the steering geometry has been improved for working effortlessly with the new tires.
Another innovation, says Beleski: “all three wheels are now identical, providing extra grip and cushion for riding the not-so-smooth terrain of inner-city streets.”
Additionally, the wider tires allow for heavier riders (up to 350 lbs) and can be ridden with lower air pressure, which makes the XL more forgiving when hitting irregularities such as potholes and bumps.
“The power and torque have been increased to a whooping 3.5KW – a 17% increase over the Elite version,” notes Beleski, “and the XL employs new heavy-duty, custom brakes with larger brake pads for enhanced stopping power.”
While the standard and elite models remain the best options for mixed use indoors and outdoors — the new Positron XL is now the ultimate tool when it comes to conquering the (sometimes) mean streets of the city.
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