A proven patrol platform built to step in and keep teams moving
For years, the Segway Patroller was a familiar sight in public-facing patrol environments. Police and security teams used it to increase visibility and cover more ground in airports, campuses, stadiums, transit hubs, and downtown districts. But when Segway discontinued production of its PT platform in 2020, agencies were left with aging fleets and fewer long-term options.
As parts became harder to source and existing units aged out, departments began looking for a modern patrol platform that could step in without sacrificing visibility, mobility, or officer presence.
The Trikke Positron has emerged as that platform.
Rather than trying to replicate what came before, the Positron was developed as a professional patrol vehicle from the ground up—designed for daily use, long shifts, and crowded public environments.
As Trikke CEO Gildo Beleski explains:
“We wanted to build the patrol vehicle officers always wished they had—more power, more stability, more presence, and designed specifically for public-facing patrol work.”
That shift is already reflected in how agencies talk about moving on from older patrol tools. In a local news report covering new Trikke deployments, officials with the Atlanta Police Department described Segways as becoming “historic artifacts,” while referring to Trikkes as a “new high-tech tool.” The report also noted that the elevated riding position allows officers to see over crowds and move more effectively through dense pedestrian traffic during conventions, festivals, and sporting events.
Other agencies describe similar results.
“All of my coworkers and the public love the Trikkes. There’s no comparison to the other options currently on the market; the Trikkes are miles ahead,” said Officer Mitchell Ashton of the Norfolk (VA) Police Department.
“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,” said Sergeant Michael Schreacke of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public Safety.
While the Segway Patroller played an important role in modern patrol history, its exit from the market didn’t end the need for personal electric patrol vehicles. The Trikke Positron represents a clear next step: a professional patrol platform built to carry that role forward with updated technology and real-world deployment in mind.
As more agencies make the switch, the Positron is increasingly viewed not as an alternative—but as the logical successor.
Explore how agencies are deploying Trikkes today—see the case studies.
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