Crime & Safety
Department Gets a New Motorcycle
Concord Police dedicate it to former police officer who was a motorcycle enthusiast.
The Concord Police Department has a new motorcycle and dedicated it on May 3, to a former police officer.
Chief John Duval said he had been thinking about bringing back a motorcycle to the fleet since coming on as chief. A number of staffers began looking into the possibility of bringing a bike back into the fleet.
The motorcycle was leased with the assistance of a $1,500 grant, according to Duval. It was dedicated to former Officer Earl Webb, a motorcyclist who worked for the department from the 1973 to the 1993. Webb passed away last year.
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“He served honorably and distinctly,” Duval said. “So I thought, what better way to dedicate this day than in his honor and his memory, with those that ride motorcycles for my department.”
The motorcycle was emblazoned with the number 38, in the front. Many members of Webb’s family were on hand for the dedication.
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