SMART SOLUTION: Russ Beatty, Poland Village police chief, rides one …

Special to The Vindicator | published: August 15, 2008

SMART SOLUTION: Russ Beatty, Poland Village police chief, rides one of the department's two Harley Davidson motorcycles, which were purchased with seized drug money. Some police agencies are using motorcycles and bicyclees to save money and gain an advantage over criminals. Two-wheeled options save fuel, and the initial equipment costs are lower than equipping a police car.