[Larryandlinda]

(RE: youtube police cart posting)

too much time and wayyy too much money somewhere

most of you retired lawmen know what it costs to upfit police vehicles

back in the 60's, a DC police Harley needed a special radio and the bike was as much or even more bottom line cost as the big Ford Gaslaxie, Chevy Impaila, or Dodge Coponet (sic)
Unless it was a DIY, that copcart could be well into the five figures, especially if it has the interceptor motor!

TV is the perfect place for police or Community Watch on bicycles.
The mobility and ability to go anywhere is perfect, the cost is way less than a week's pay. Bicycles can sneak around, go right up to and through any door into a building (few multi story structures in TV) and provide exercise. Of course the ecological aspect is a plus.

One of the few issues with police bicycle units is the heat and discomfort of the vests, which are getting lighter and more breathable, but that garment does not seem necessary in TV, as the incidence of armed offenses seems nil

As far as speed, a trained bicycle officer can keep up with the legal path sart limit for a long enough time to perform most duties.

If not, they can call for back up with the cruiser cart.

That reminds us of the old cartoon:
the policeman on the verge of dismissal bemoans "I could get demoted to the Staten Island Ferry"
and of course the proverbial iconic demotion to crossing guard.
The cart is at least a step ahead of those

L and L