In January of 2000, Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard doubled the size of the Motorcycle Unit. Residents can now see 25 Police Harley Davidson Motorcycles patrolling the streets of Oakland County. The Unit was initiated in 1999 and proved to be an asset both in law enforcement and community relations.
The 26 officers who make up the Motorcycle Unit have all completed a rigorous 80-hour training course to maximize the use of the cycles and to keep the riders safe. Deputies enjoy the flexibility the motorcycles bring to any law enforcement situation and the public enjoys the way the bikes keep the officers accessible and in touch with the public.
The Department leases the Harley Davidsons for an unbeatable price of one dollar each. After one year of use, the bikes are returned and replaced with brand new ones. That equates to a top-notch law enforcement tool available at virtually no cost to the taxpayers of Oakland County.
In January of 2000, 