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!”

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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.