Deputy Richard “Keith” Bellar EOW June 2011 Dickson County, TN Sheriff’s Offi ce
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son, Tennessee, invited us to attend a police motorcycle demonstration along with the Jackson (Tennessee) Police Department. After seeing the research and development implemented into each bike, it sold itself. We then chose of Nashville, Tennessee, for our sales
and service needs. Bost continues to prove its commitment to partnering with law enforcement in our area. They stepped up and introduced us to Harley-Davidson’s commitment and tradi- tion that has stood the test of time. In law enforcement, it’s a comfort knowing someone has your back. From one brotherhood to another… THANKS!” The motor unit is an integral component of the Sheriff’s
Offi ce’s Traffi c Safety Awareness and Education Program. The program is intended to be a highly visible, community- oriented program that serves many purposes, including rais- ing awareness about the traffi c dan- gers facing motorists within Dickson County, educating motorists about safe driving practices, applicable laws, and administering corrective action when necessary. Following a competitive selec-
nications are essential to the success of community-oriented programs such as Dickson County’s Traffi c Safety Awareness and Education Program, and proudly said that the motor unit is helping to accomplish that. Montgomery said that the motor unit offers practical and
cost-savings advantages, as well. He suggested that he can better enforce traffi c laws upon the county’s narrow two-lane roads, due to the fact that the motor unit can be maneuvered in confi ned areas more easily. Montgomery stated that he was often disappointed when he was unable to react to dangerous drivers while operating a traditional patrol car, since that it was not always possible to safely do so. Montgomery commented that he can effectively turn his motor unit around for the purpose of stopping those dangerous drivers now. Montgomery said that the motor unit has also proven to be much more fuel effi cient than a traditional patrol car. He indicated that it has saved county taxpayers almost three-hundred dollars in fuel costs during its fi rst month on the road.
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tion process, Deputy Paul Montgom- ery was chosen to be the Dickson County Sheriff’s Offi ce’s fi rst-ever Motor Deputy. Deputy Montgomery completed Northwestern University’s 80-Hour Police Motorcycle Operator Training Course held in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the class recipient of the Scott R. Rothermel Award, which is intended to recognize the “Most Improved” student for his or her “outstanding effort and perseverance, and the demonstration of the courage to face and overcome challenges”. Deputy Montgomery recently remarked about the advan-
tages of operating a motor unit, compared to a traditional patrol car. Montgomery said that the greatest benefi t he has experienced so far is the close contact that the motor unit allows him to have with the community. Montgomery said that the motor unit appeals to a wide range of people, young, old, male, female, and of all ethnic groups. Montgomery said that he often has citizens approach him for the purpose of talking about the motorcycle. Montgomery stated, “Some roll down their windows at red lights, even when it’s cold outside, just to talk.” Mont- gomery said that the motor unit has proven to be a wonderful tool to break down the communications barrier that sometimes exists between law enforcement and the community. Montgomery suggested that positive commu-
STEPPED UP AND
INTRODUCED US TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S COMMITMENT AND TRADITION THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, IT’S A COMFORT KNOWING SOMEONE HAS YOUR BACK.”
The Dickson County Sheriff’s Offi ce intends to operate much
of its Traffi c Safety Awareness and Education Program with funds obtained from grants and charitable donations; there- fore, resulting in additional savings to county taxpayers. One donation of such was the motor unit’s design graphics, which were donated by Dickson Graphics, of Dickson, Tennessee. If you have any questions about Dickson County’s motor
unit or Traffi c Safety Awareness and Education Program, you may contact Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe or Deputy Paul Montgomery at (615) 789-4140 or traffi csafety@dicksoncounty.net.
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