All,
I am not sure if this is the best place to post, but I'm running out of some ideas. I have spoken to some of you individually, and I thank you for your responses. Here it is: I've recently come out of my last five-year assignment at our Police Department. Our new Chief stated that he wanted to send a couple of guys to a Police Patrol Officer Course. Mind you, like any agency, I was told that we have no money in the budget at this time to purchase equipment to include the two Police patrol bikes. I get it, this is normal, and I won't even dwell on the "I want this, but we don't have money for it, make it happen" request.
So my questions are this; Do we have any Officers here that are or have been assigned to a bike-patrol duty? If so, what do you recommend for equipment? Have you heard of any Departments giving away the old bikes/equipment to other agencies looking to start up a program?
CEO's, shop owners, you super wealthy SOB's that are looking for a tax write-off....Do you know of any grants or donation programs to small law enforcement agencies to start up a program?
From the couple of you I have spoken to I have compiled the information and have sent it to the Chief just so he can see what has been recommended thus far. I appreciate any and all advice provided. I apologize if this isn't the forum or place to post such a question. I also apologize for being such a lazy sh&t and not training or speaking with any of you in a long time.....damn kids and life got me good right now!
I am not sure if this is the best place to post, but I'm running out of some ideas. I have spoken to some of you individually, and I thank you for your responses. Here it is: I've recently come out of my last five-year assignment at our Police Department. Our new Chief stated that he wanted to send a couple of guys to a Police Patrol Officer Course. Mind you, like any agency, I was told that we have no money in the budget at this time to purchase equipment to include the two Police patrol bikes. I get it, this is normal, and I won't even dwell on the "I want this, but we don't have money for it, make it happen" request.
So my questions are this; Do we have any Officers here that are or have been assigned to a bike-patrol duty? If so, what do you recommend for equipment? Have you heard of any Departments giving away the old bikes/equipment to other agencies looking to start up a program?
CEO's, shop owners, you super wealthy SOB's that are looking for a tax write-off....Do you know of any grants or donation programs to small law enforcement agencies to start up a program?
From the couple of you I have spoken to I have compiled the information and have sent it to the Chief just so he can see what has been recommended thus far. I appreciate any and all advice provided. I apologize if this isn't the forum or place to post such a question. I also apologize for being such a lazy sh&t and not training or speaking with any of you in a long time.....damn kids and life got me good right now!