To enhance campus safety, the West Virginia University Police Department is putting its officers on two wheels.
A pair of motorcycles was recently added to the UPD fleet and more than half a dozen officers have either completed or are in the process of going through the certification process to operate the vehicles.
“We’re always looking for ways to get our officers into the places where they need to be for the protection of the University community,” Chief Sherry St. Clair said.
“This investment shows our commitment to ensuring the safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus.”
Officers will use the motorcycles to quickly access a variety of areas, including the rail trail, the Core Arboretum, events with large crowds, like Mountaineer game days where they have already been put to use, and more.
“Our officers appreciate the convenience of the motorcycles which can go into places traditional vehicles cannot,” St. Clair said.
“We prioritize community policing initiatives which allow our officers to meet people outside of traditional law enforcement settings and these motorcycles will help with that by making our officers more visible on campus, at events and around Morgantown.”
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