Deal Will Bring Police Motorcycle To Town
Lynnfield Police, Kelly Automotive Group announce partnership that will help meet some department needs.
The following is an announcement from Lynnfield Police Chief David Breen:
Chief David Breen is pleased to announce a partnership between The Lynnfield Police Department and Kelly Automotive Group. Brian Kelly, President and CEO of Kelly Automotive Group, recently met with Chief Breen to discuss the needs of the department. After the discussion, Brian Kelly offered to run a promotional sale of cars to Lynnfield residents that would fully fund the use of a police motorcycle for one year.This will be used for traffic enforcement, school functions, parades, funerals, etc.
Mr. Kelly also offered to sit down next year and discuss possible financing issues again. With the current budget constraints facing all municipalities, police departments need to be creative in finding other sources to increase services without burdening taxpayers. Chief Breen wishes to extend his gratitude to Brian Kelly for his assistance and encourages other businesses that wish to discuss partnerships to contact him. Thank you.
Don
10:19 am on Monday, January 30, 2012
I think you can fund the motorcycle, and several others, by the increased revenue that all the tickets will bring. The way people drive in town, there will be lots of speeding violations. Some 30+MPH over the limit. No need to make a deal with an auto dealer on this one.
sydney
5:44 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Why a motor cycle? Why not a Hyundai Accent or Chevy Sonic? A motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than a car. If you do not care about the safety of our officers, than care about the expense of an office going out on disability when they have even the most minor of motorcycle accidents. I have been pleased with the neighborhood patrols I have seen recently.. however, they need not be conducted in a car that gets 14 miles or so to the gallon. We all know if any police action is to occur, another can is always called and, by the way, we all know high speed chases are too dangerous for most of our streets. Let's be practical and save a buck or two. By the way, what is the cost of “motorcycle training”? And, what is the shift pay differential?
Don
8:14 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Whay a motorcycle? I agree. Any motor vehicle will do if unmarked and does not look obvious. Only those who speed need worry. Lots of $$ can be saved here.