Blue Ash residents might have seen it in recent days … Blue Ash’s first official Police motorcycle was put into service on May 4!

“A major benefit for having a Police motorcycle is to put a Blue Ash Officer in closer contact with citizens by providing a more approachable means of transportation,” commented Police Captain James Schaffer. “Patrol Officer Mike Bray, who is one of Blue Ash’s Neighborhood Liaison Officers, was selected to be Blue Ash’s motorcycle Patrol Officer and had to complete 80 hours of extensive training in Nashville, Tennessee before his debut,” added Schaffer.

The motorcycle is a 2009 Harley Davidson Police Electra Glide, and it was purchased and equipped entirely from seizure monies – not from the City’s budget. Training fees were also paid for utilizing the seizure monies. The motorcycle will be used throughout the year, except during severe inclement weather conditions. Officer Bray will be able to do anything on the Police motorcycle that a regular Patrol Officer/cruiser can do, except for transport of prisoners. The Department and City are also excited about the fact that the motorcycle gets about 41 miles per gallon!

Blue Ash residents are encouraged to talk with Officer Bray the next time they see him patrolling their neighborhood and to take a close look at the City’s newest crime enforcement vehicle!