Mayor Jones, Chief Williams Announce Police Fleet Expansion

May 15th, 2013

The additional penny sales tax levied last year by city officials has increased the Mobile Police Department's fleet of motorcycles by seven, an acquisition that enhances the department's traffic division.

On Wednesday, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones and Police Chief Micheal T. Williams dedicated the 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police Edition high speed motorcycles, which cost the city $184,281.30. The funds come from the city's capital fund budget, created via city council resolution.

"We are happy to incorporate these state-of-the-art motorcycles into the police department's fleet," said Mayor Jones. "It has been a while since this fleet has been upgraded. Our goal in advocating for the penny was to improve services to the City of Mobile, specifically through Public Safety."

The new motorcycles will increase the police department's fleet to 26. "These motorcycles are a welcome addition to the department's fleet," said Chief Williams. "We are going to use them in our Traffic Division."

In addition to the new motorcycles, the penny has allowed the department to purchase radar equipment and four Segways at a cost of $31,240.