Motorcycle Enforcement Unit
The Motorcycle Enforcement Unit's goals are to reduce the number of deaths, injuries, and property losses resulting from motor vehicle collisions by aggressively enforcing Arizona’s motor vehicle statutes. The Unit's aggressive stance on enforcement has led to greater traffic law compliance, resulting in fewer motor vehicle collisions.
The Motorcycle Enforcement Unit utilizes the Honda ST-1300 Police motorcycle equipped with LED emergency lights, a siren, a public address system, and emergency traffic signal pre-emption equipment. The Honda ST-1300 was chosen following an extensive selection process. The Honda was specifically designed for municipal traffic enforcement and features equipment geared towards the law enforcement environment. The advantages of operating the Honda are its wet-clutch system, water-cooled engine, and linked anti-lock braking System.
The Motorcycle Enforcement Unit consists of one sergeant and seven deputies. Criteria to be considered for selection into the Unit include a demonstrated dedication to traffic law enforcement, adaptation to working various shifts/operations, and a willingness to be exposed to the extreme temperatures of the Sonoran Desert (below freezing in the winter and more than 100° in the summer). Motor deputies undergo five weeks of intensive training prior to patrolling in a solo capacity.
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