When it comes to community policing, the way forward can seem stacked with complicated solutions to complex issues. But what if there was a relatively new tool available, one that’s advantageous for both police officers and the community?
What if that tool was already in use by many law-enforcement agencies across America?
That tool is the Trikke Positron, a three-wheel, battery-powered, personal mobility vehicle currently bridging the gap between police and the communities they serve in cities from coast to coast.
A vehicle that gives both officers and the community something to talk about.
In Virginia, the Norfolk PD calls the Trikke Interceptor “a major upgrade from the department’s old Segways,” and says, “everywhere you go, citizens stop and want to know what they are, what they’re called, if they can get one.”
In Berkeley, California, officers at the University of California have learned a valuable lesson. They say patrolling on police Trikkes makes them more approachable, and that people appreciate them being on a “more green” vehicle.
The Trikke Interceptor is part of Trikke Tech’s lineup ofpersonal mobility vehiclesfor commercial and professional use, and sales are restricted to government law enforcement agencies.
Beyond the “cool factor,” the Interceptor is a rugged yet easy-to-maneuver electric machine with a powerful all-wheel drive. It’s silent-running, collapsible and lightweight, but it’s also fast, with speeds up to 37mph. The quick-swap, lithium-ion battery has a range of 30 miles, and each vehicle comes with six ultra-bright headlights, emergency lights, air horn and a siren.
The San Francisco Bay Area’s BART Police use the Trikke Positron as a tool for patrolling the Bay Area Rapid Transit system.
In short, the Trikke Positron is a great tool that turns heads, starts conversations and promotes positive engagement with the community, all while helping officers do their job in a high-profile, multi-terrain vehicle.
Shouldn’t you consider such a tool for your department?
Go here to find out more about the Trikke Interceptor, or contact us directly for an in-person or virtual demonstration of this vehicle’s unlimited potential to make a difference in your community policing needs.
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Trikkes considered a “major upgrade from the department’s old Segways.”
Last June, police officers in Norfolk, Virginia, began patrolling on electric Trikkes, and according to Officer Mitchel Ashton, the Trikke Positrons, as they’re known, have already made a difference:
“The Positron has greatly improved how quickly our officers can respond to calls in our downtown sector,” says Ashton, “typically beating marked units by several minutes.”
Timing can make all the difference, if your goal is public safety in Virginia’s second-most populous city within the Hampton Roads area, a region of nearly two million people.
“There’s no comparison to the other options currently on the market; the Trikkes are miles ahead.”
Recently, local ABC affiliate WVEC-TV featured Ashton and his Norfolk PD “Trikke squad” in a 13 News Now story, where it was noted the electric Trikkes were “a major upgrade from the department’s old Segways.”
“There’s no comparison to the other options currently on the market; the Trikkes are miles ahead,” says Ashton, who also spoke of plans to acquire more Positrons.
“All of my coworkers and the public love the Trikkes,” says Norfolk PD officer Mitchel Ashton (center).
When asked about the electric Trikke’s three best features, he cites its extreme portability, the 60V battery (its long life and quick-change capabilities), and the fact that the Positron comes completely outfitted (with ultra-bright headlights, emergency lights, airhorn and siren).
And what about people’s reactions to the three-wheel patrol vehicle? “All of my coworkers and the public love the Trikkes,” says Ashton. “They’ve never seen anything like them for police.”
He also notes in the 13 News Now video: “Everywhere that you go, citizens stop. They want to know what they are, what they’re called, if they can get one.”
As far as learning how to maneuver the three-wheel patrol vehicle, Ashton says, “we’ve had a 100% pass rate with our officers and haven’t had one reportable accident or fall.”
The Positron is part of Trikke Tech’s lineup of electric patrol vehicles for commercial and professional use, and sales are restricted to government law enforcement agencies.
So what advice would Ashton give to other departments considering the Trikke Positron? “Sign up for a demo, you won’t regret it.”
Go here to schedule a demo of the Trikke Positron for your law enforcement agency. Go here to learn more about all of Trikke Electric Patrol Vehicle options.
Personal Electric Vehicle (stand-up three-wheeled) for transport and patrol services. Professional grade construction: foldable aluminum frame with 3-point cambering technology for improved stability and control. All-wheel drive electric system with quick-swap rechargeable battery, full suspension, all-wheels hydraulic disc brakes, full lighting system. Fitted with POLICE flashing lights, 3-tone siren and removable gear bag. Top speed 37 mph and up to 30 miles range.
Law Enforcement agencies now use the Police Trikke, a three-wheel electric scooter to patrol a variety of environments, including high-density urban centers, universities, medical center campuses, shopping malls and airports.
Enables agencies to reduce fuel costs and vehicle emissions.
The POSITRON will not replace your police bicycles. They are a different tool. The POSITRON expand your reach. You can look over crowds more than the average person. There are places where the bicycles are difficult to handle and the POSITRON is just perfect.
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Trikke Tech celebrates the success of deploying this great professional grade, highest performing and most powerful electric vehicle, to Police Departments, Law Enforcement and Government across the nation.
The Trikke Defender is designed for patrolling applications including law enforcement, emergency services, private security, event management and more. It offers the ultimate in maneuverability and portability.
Trikke Defenders are powerful, stable, easy to use and thrilling to ride! You can even travel through doorways, hallways, elevators, and go up and down escalators.
The Trikke Defender gives officers and safety personnel a more formidable presence, higher visibility and superior command presence.
ADVANTAGES OF THE TRIKKE DEFENDER
Elevates professional presence
Faster response times
Increases visibility
Expands foot patrol/bike coverage area
Improves tactical advantage
Promotes community engagement
The TRIKKE Defender is the ideal solution for missions that require a more visible and obvious uniform presence. Details that require a rider to frequently mount and dismount the vehicle during a patrol and cover a large multi-terrain area will find this the ultimate choice.
The TRIKKE Defender outperforms the most expensive and highest rated e-bikes in the market with a superior and comfortable ride.
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For years, Trikke Tech Inc. has delivered a fun, exciting, and environmentally friendly alternative to public transportation with its high-performance Trikke electric vehicles. Now, Trikke Tech is proud to announce the establishment of Trikke Professional Mobility, dedicated solely to supplying regional and national police institutes, government departments, and private security organizations with industry-leading transportation solutions.
The vanguard of this new electric transportation line is the Trikke Defender, a premier electric vehicle which has already been adopted for regular use by partners such as the USA Department of Commerce, D.C. Housing Authority, University of CA Police Department, and San Diego’s Harbor Police.
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