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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Three-wheel Defenders offer unique form of transportation for safety officers in the heart of the Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District.
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has taken a major step forward in improving security, and their efforts are making headlines. Recently featured in a local news story, the BJCC’s decision to deploy Trikke Defenders has been recognized as a game-changer in safety and efficiency.
Trikke patrol vehicles, known for their innovative design and zero-emission electric power, provide BJCC security personnel with a quick, quiet, and highly visible way to patrol the sprawling campus. The Defender is built for both indoor and outdoor environments, making it the perfect fit for the dynamic complex.
Photo courtesy of BJCC.
On their website, BJCC officials emphasized how the 48-volt, 3WD Defender with solid tires helps bridge the gap between foot and vehicle patrols. As BJCC’s Director of Public Safety Kenneth Scott noted, “Trikkes have a distinctive appearance that captures attention, breaks the ice, and allows security personnel to engage with the public. These interactions help to build relationships and contribute to a safer campus environment.”
The integration of Trikke patrollers is a strategic move to bolster public safety efforts at BJCC’s key venues, including Legacy Arena, Protective Stadium, and City Walk BHAM. With a high volume of visitors attending events, concerts, and conventions, security teams require reliable and efficient mobility solutions to ensure a safe environment.
BJCC Executive Director and CEO Tad Snider echoed this sentiment, stating, “Integrating the Trikkes will allow our public safety team to navigate the campus more effectively, increase visibility, and promote a heightened sense of safety, ultimately enhancing the experience for everyone.”
The addition of Trikke patrol vehicles underscores BJCC’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance security while remaining environmentally responsible. As a busy hub for events, conferences, and entertainment, the complex sees thousands of visitors daily, making safety a top priority.
Trikke Professional Mobility is proud to partner with forward-thinking organizations like BJCC to help transform security operations. Whether for convention centers, campuses, or shopping malls, Trikke patrol vehicles are redefining what’s possible for modern security teams.
Photo: Officers at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, stand tall and proud on their fleet of patrol Trikkes.
How Trikke’s battery-powered, three-wheel, patrol vehicles help officers maintain law and order at America’s airports.
Navigating an airport can be a harrowing experience. Travelers moving in different directions at different speeds, long, winding lines for security checks, and airline carts whizzing by are just some of the obstacles one encounters, seemingly daily. But from San Diego to Orlando and Puerto Rico, airport law enforcement departments are taking crowd control and security operations to new heights, thanks to all-terrain, electric patrol Trikkes that give officers a clear advantage in such a frenetic space.
Above all else, the Trikke’s elevated riding platform situates officers above all else, allowing them greater visibility for monitoring crowds while enhancing their ability to communicate with passengers, airport staff, and other officers.
Then there’s the Trikke’s superior capabilities regarding agility and maneuverability. Be it the Defender or Positron, our battery-powered, three-wheel vehicles are designed for maneuvering in tight spaces, indoors and outdoors, allowing officers to navigate through bustling terminals, concourses, and parking structures with ease and stability
Such is the case at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, where Sergeant Michael Schreacke gives the Department of Public Safety’s fleet of Positrons high marks:
“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. Not only are they easy to ride, but they also provide a rapid response in situations such as medical emergencies, ongoing fights, and searching for missing individuals or runaways.”
Currently, patrol Trikkes can be seen at eight airports in North America (see list below), and the positive reactions they’re garnering are not a surprise to Trikke Professional Mobility CEO, Gildo Beleski:
“The Trikke is totally quiet and clean for indoor operation. The running lights make it easier to be seen. The gear bag can carry a first aid kit and an AED device. For everyday work, the vehicle offers a comfortable and natural riding posture that’s easy on the body. Officers can stop and interact with people without dismounting, and can cover more ground, thanks to the long-range electric-powered propulsion.”
From weather delays to power outages and holiday travel surges, airports can be very unpredictable places, which can make keeping law and order a challenge. Patrol Trikkes help officers deal with those challenges in ways other vehicles can only imagine. Sergeant Schreacke of DFW also notes:
“The advantages of Trikkes over bicycles are their exemption from physical ability tests, advanced equipment, enhanced visibility, and suitability for patrolling specific areas such as parking garages. With their ability to cover more ground than officers on foot, the Trikke proves to be an invaluable tool for law enforcement.”
Go here to schedule a demo for your airport police, security or sheriff department.
Airports where patrol Trikkes are currently in use (as of August 2024).
DallasFort Worth International Airport, Texas
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Louisiana
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Puerto Rico
See how you can improve your range and response times at city streets, resorts, casinos, convention centers, shopping malls, airports, and special events.
Trikke’s three-wheel electric scooters made expressly for police, law enforcement, security, and logistics applications will be on display at various trade shows throughout the year, starting with the International Security Conference & Exposition — also known as ISC West — at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from April 10-12.
If seeing is believing, this is the opportunity to find out why the Trikke Defender and Trikke Positron are steadfastly becoming the personal patrol vehicle of choice for police departments, airports, grocery store chains, shopping malls, and other venues frequented by large crowds.
“Local businesses can enhance the effectiveness of their security team by using Trikke patrol vehicles instead of bikes, e-bikes, or golf carts,” says David Beerman, a Vegas resident and Senior Account Executive in charge of Regional Sales & Training for Trikke Professional Mobility.
Beerman will be on hand at ISC West, along with other Trikke officials, to demonstrate what’s already known by police departments from Atlanta, GA, to Norfolk, VA, security teams at Simon malls, and airports such as Dallas Forth Worth International Airport: security Trikkes are replacing the outdated Segway, which is no longer in production.
“Trikkes provide greater range and access, improved visibility, and quicker emergency response times. Security officers can ride indoors and out at resorts, casinos, convention centers, shopping centers, and special events,” says Beerman.
For ISC West in Las Vegas, interested parties can gain complimentary admission to see security Trikkes in booth #15136 by going here.
Other 2024 trade shows featuring Trikke demos include the following:
June 17-21. Paris, France. The Eurosatory, the Global event for Defence and Security. (Booth HALL 5B – B493)
June 24-26. Oklahoma City, OK. The NSA (National Sheriffs Association Annual) Conference at the Oklahoma City Convention Center (Booth #1627)
June 24-27. New Orleans, LA. The 2024 IACLEA (International Association of Campus Law Enforcement) Conference (Booth #414)
September 23-25. Orlando, FL. The 2024 GSX (Global Security Exchange) at the Orlando County Convention Center (Booth #2914)
October 19-22. Boston, MA. The IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) Annual Conference. (Booth #2919)
More trade shows are constantly being added. Go here to see a complete list of Trikke Professional Mobility appearances.
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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