San Mateo Police Pick Zero Motorcycles
The San Mateo Police Department, located in Northern California, just south of San Francisco, has purchased a 2013 Zero DS Police edition to include into its downtown patrol unit.
The Zero DS Police edition, which is built specifically for the needs of law enforcement officials based on their direct input, was selected due to the motorcycle’s reliability, low maintenance, battery range and capacity, maneuverability, light weight chassis, as well as its economical feasibility.
San Mateo now becomes one of the many law enforcement agencies worldwide utilizing Zeros in their fleet. Other notable departments include:
- Bogota Police Department
- Foothill/De Anza College Campus Police Department
- Hong Kong Police Department
- Monterrey Police Department
- San Jose State University Police Department
- Santa Cruz Police Department
- Scotts Valley Police Department
San Mateo Police Department Deputy Chief, Michael Callagy, stated that, “As a small community we wanted a motorcycle that could easily maneuver its way through our downtown traffic quietly and efficiently without disrupting the community.” He also praised the fact the DS could last an entire shift on one charge, lowering the department’s operating costs. As a small community that likes to host local events, Callagy also notes that the Zero DS allows officers to patrol and provide security without the offending noises and odors associated with traditional motorcycles.
To learn more about the Zero Motorcycle Police Motorcycle, and the rest of the Zero line, visit www.zeromotorcycles.com.
Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.
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