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Motor cops have one of the most dangerous jobs in one of the most dangerous professions. Proactive measures can help mitigate those dangers
A Florida motorcycle unit poses with the crew of a U.S. Air Force B1 bomber at an air show
Cpl. Demetrius German poses in front of one of the largest thin blue line flags in the country
If you’re reading this and you’re a fellow officer, let me remind you: The Silent Majority is there for us
There are some weird laws of which many beat cops may be unaware
People are always asking me what they need to say or do to get out of a ticket
We have a number of techniques that, until today, have been a closely guarded secret
When you walk outside into a wall of oppressive heat, please say a little prayer for all us motorcops
Being aware of less obvious mechanical violations, in addition to the easier to recognize violations, will increase your knowledge and ability to contact
Senior Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq had been with the department for 17 years and previously served in the Marines
Estrada plans to work with the police department in protecting children from internet predators
For these veteran cops who have pretty much seen and heard it all, the charity ride is an experience like no other
A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself
The system activates when the officer squeezes the brake lever or activates his/her emergency lights, offering enhanced visibility in either day or night
A Detroit officer’s motorcycle skidded Thursday on slick tar and loose gravel while escorting Biden
Motorcycle officer was in an accident Friday while escorting Biden’s motorcade to LaGuardia Airport
Officer Vanessa Martinez is the first female to pass all requirements to be a motorcycle officer
Trooper Chad Wolf, 38, died Friday afternoon at a hospital
Selecting a police motorcycle for the motor unit can be daunting, but the strategic advantage of the motor unit is worth it
The 1950s saw a heavy reliance on the motor officer to again reduce what had started first in the 1920s: a desire to speed
A officer died Thursday night after an SUV crashed into his motorcycle
Officer who was escorting a funeral procession in Cincinnati when a car collided with his motorcycle
Later apologized for not pulling over and said he feared he would be fired if he was late for work
Witnesses say a driver turned into the procession Saturday, sending George Brooks into the air before he hit the pavement
Officials said the officer, one of two motorcycle officers working the funeral procession, died at a hospital
Officer preparing for his involvement in an upcoming presidential motorcade collapsed and died Tuesday
A police officer succumbed Tuesday to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident Monday evening
Before you go “Code 3” and activate your emergency lights and toggle that siren on, here are six things to consider