Lawrence Police Add E-Bikes For Patrols On Parks, Trails

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lawrence Township police officers will soon be getting around on e-bikes.

The department has bought RECON Power Bikes for officers who are certified in bicycle patrol, Police Chief Kevin Reading announced.

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The e-bikes will give officers more mobility and help them reach parts of the township that are hard to get to in a patrol car, police said. These include township parks, the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and the Delaware & Raritan Canal path.

Officers will also ride the bikes at community events, such as the Memorial Day Parade and the Fourth of July fireworks, so they can stay accessible and engaged with residents, according to the department.

"We look forward to seeing our officers out and about and continuing to find new ways to enhance public safety, community engagement, and accessibility throughout Lawrence Township," the department said.

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