Politics & Government

Greenburgh Police to Get Motorcycle Unit

The department said it is more cost efficient to operate a motorcycle than a four-wheel vehicle.

The Town of Greenburgh will be getting a motorcycle unit for its police department.

The town board unanimously voted to create the unit at a recent meeting.

A presentation by Captain George Weisner explained to the board that his department hasn’t made any vehicle requests this year.

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He said it costs less to operate a motorcycle than a four-wheel vehicle.

Also the motorcycles will be able to reach areas that larger vehicles cannot access.

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“We believe it is a positive addition to the police department,” Weisner said.

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